MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) – A two-time All-American for Kansas State football has been elected to the National Football Foundation’s College Football Hall of Fame Induction Class of 2026.
According to K-State Athletics, Terence Newman has been selected to college football’s highest honor. Newman is now the seventh K-State player or coach to be selected to college football’s highest honor and the fourth in the last 15 years.
He joins former running back Darren Sproles (Class of 2021), linebackers Gary Spani (Class of 2002) and Mark Simoneau (Class of 2012), as well as coaches Lynn “Pappy” Waldorf (Class of 1966), Charles Bachman (Class of 1978) and Bill Snyder (Class of 2015).
Kansas State punt returner Terence Newman (4) outruns Louisiana-Monroe defender Shaune Maynard (19) for a 40-yard touchdown during the second quarter Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)(WIBW)
Newman played for Snyder from 1999-2002 and had a 15-plus-year career in the National Football League. He finished his K-State career as a two-time All-Big 12 selection, a Consensus All-American honors as a cornerback and returner, while also earning All-Big 12 First Team and Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year honors. In addition, he won the 2002 Jim Thorpe Award, given annually to the nation’s top defensive back.
The Salina native was also a two-time All-American while competing for K-State Track & Field, winning two Big 12 Championships with a school record 6.62 in the Indoor 60-meters and 10.20 in the Outdoor 100-meters, two marks that still stand.
In 2003, the K-State Ring of Honor and Athletics Hall of Fame member became the second-highest draft pick in school history as the No. 5 overall selection in the first round of the NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys and earned two Pro Bowl selections during his career.
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Terrence Newman (41) breaks up a pass to Philadelphia Eagles receiver Terrell Owens (81) in the first quarter Sunday, Dec. 19, 2004, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)(RUSTY KENNEDY | AP)
The 2026 College Football Hall of Fame Class will be officially inducted during the 68th NFF Annual Awards Dinner on December 8, 2026, at the Bellagio Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
Joining Newman as players in the Class of 2026 are Jerry Azumah, RB (1995-98) – University of New Hampshire; Ki-Jana Carter, RB (1991-94) – Penn State University; Bruce Collie, OT (1981-84) – University of Texas at Arlington; George Cumby, LB (1976-79) – University of Oklahoma; Aaron Donald, DT (2010-13) – University of Pittsburgh; Marvin Harrison, KR/WR (1992-95) – Syracuse University; Garrison Hearst, RB (1990-92) – University of Georgia; Chris Hudson, DB (1991-94) – University of Colorado; Mark Ingram, RB (2008-10) – University of Alabama; Olin Kreutz, C (1995-97) – University of Washington; James Laurinaitis, LB (2005-08) – Ohio State University; Jordan Lynch, AP/QB (2010-13) – Northern Illinois University; Herman Moore, WR (1988-90) – University of Virginia; Bob Novogratz, OG (1957-58) – United States Military Academy; Ndamukong Suh, DT (2006-09) – University of Nebraska; Peter Warrick, WR (1996-99) – Florida State University; Eric Weddle, S (2003-06) – University of Utah.
Coaches being inducted include Jim Margraff – Johns Hopkins University [MD] (1990-2018); Gary Patterson – Texas Christian University (2000-21); Chris Petersen – Boise State University (2006-13); University of Washington (2014-19).
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