Jeremy David Newberry (born on March 23, 1976 in Antioch, California) is an National Football League (NFL) center with the Oakland Raiders. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2nd round (58th overall) in the 1998 NFL Draft. He went to University of California, Berkeley. He's widely considered as one of the best centers in the league. Newberry has gained recognition as one the toughest players in the league because he has played through numerous injuries.
Newberry joined the 49ers in 1998, but missed the first nine weeks of season after suffering a torn ACL in offseason mini-camp. He was inactive for the rest of the season as well. In 1999 he started all 16 games, first at right tackle then at right guard. In 2000 he started every game again, taking over center duties when Chris Dalman suffered a career-ending neck injury in offseason training camp. In 2000, his first season playing center in the NFL, the offensive line was third in the league, allowing only 25 sacks. Newberry was put on injured reserve after major microfracture surgery on his left knee in August, 2006. http://www.modbee.com/sports/v-rssxml/story/12627893p-13332470c.html Newberry is regarded as a tough, tenacious blocker with great technique in both run and pass protection. He is also the leader of the offensive line.
On March 6, 2007, the Raiders signed Newberry to a contract.
