Robert Vaughn Newland (October 27, 1948 – June 30, 2021) was an American professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the seventh round of the 1971 NFL Draft. He played college football for the Oregon Ducks.

Bob Newland

No. 41
Position:	Wide receiver
Personal information
Born:	(1948-10-27)October 27, 1948 Medford, Oregon
Died:	June 30, 2021(2021-06-30) (aged 72) Eugene, Oregon
Career information
High school:	North Eugene (OR)
College:	Oregon
NFL Draft:	1971 / Round: 7 / Pick: 172
Career history
New Orleans Saints (1971–1974)
Career NFL statistics
Receptions: 124 Receiving yards: 1,877 Touchdowns: 8
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early years

Newland attended North Eugene High School in Eugene, Oregon.[1] He went to college at the University of Oregon, where he was the most valuable player for the Ducks in 1970.[2]

Death

Newland died on June 30, 2021, aged 72.[2]

References

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