Ozzie Newsome Selected To Represent Alabama In SEC Football Legends Class of 2022

BIRMINGHAM, AL — Alabama Crimson Tide football great Ozzie Newsome has been selected to represent his alma mater as part of the Southeastern Conference Football Legends Class of 2022.

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The SEC league office announced on Thursday that Newsome is one of 14 former stars selected for their impact on the game.

The SEC also said the class will be honored at the 2022 SEC Football "Weekend of Champions" Dec. 2-3 in Atlanta, which will include the annual SEC Legends Celebration on Friday, Dec. 2 at the College Football Hall of Fame.

The group of former gridiron stars will also be recognized prior to the SEC Football Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 3.

During his time at the Capstone from 1974-77, Newsome starred at split end for the legendary Paul W. "Bear" Bryant, going on to become a two-time All-SEC selection and a first team All-American in 1977.

While wearing the crimson and white, Newsome grabbed 102 receptions for 2,070 yards and 16 touchdowns as he helped the Tide to three SEC titles.

After being selected in the first round of the NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns, Newsome went on to a 13-year career in the league — even being named to the NFL's All-Decade Team for 1980 and earning enshrinement in both the college and pro football Hall of Fames.

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