The 2025 WNBA Most Improved Player, Veronica Burton has been in plenty of headlines this year. After being waived by the Dallas Wings in 2024, many had written her off. Even she said that she didn’t know when she would be able to make it back to the league. However, with the expansion team, the Golden State Valkyries, she found a new home. And this season has been worthy of all the headlines she’s getting. Increasing her scoring output from 3.1 points per game to 11.9, her name was worthy of all 68 votes she got.
Naturally, as soon as she was announced as the winner, praise started pouring in from all directions. But this isn’t the first time Veronica Burton has made the headlines. However, those headlines had little to do with her play on the court. Rather, they were related to her relationship. During her college days, she was part of a power couple. She was dating the current Cleveland Brown Cornerback, Greg Newsome II. Although their relationship eventually ended, let’s look at the background of how their relationship was.
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Who was Veronica Burton’s partner?
Throughout college, Greg Newsome II was Veronica Burton’s partner. Although it’s not clear when their relationship ended, according to his Instagram posts, Greg Newsome II is currently engaged and has a daughter with someone else.
Despite their personal lives evolving, both Burton and Newsome continue to excel in their respective careers. Burton’s journey in the WNBA, culminating in her 2025 Most Improved Player award, and Newsome’s established role as a starting cornerback for the Cleveland Browns, reflect their individual growth and achievements. Their past relationship, characterized by mutual respect and support, remains a testament to their shared history and the foundation it provided for their continued success.
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Who is Greg Newsome II?
Greg Newsome II is a professional Football player. As of now, he is playing in the NFL for the Cleveland Brown. For his college football, Greg attended Northwestern University. There, in three seasons, he managed to record 71 tackles and one interception in 21 games. After his junior year, he declared for the 2021 NFL draft and was drafted in the first round (26th overall) by the Cleveland Browns.
Throughout his NFL career, he has appeared in 56 games (44 starts) and has recorded 165 tackles. Newsome II is considered as one of the league’s premier defenders. Currently he is playing in the fifth year of his rookie contract and is in line for a big payday soon.
How did Veronica Burton and Greg Newsome II meet?
Veronica Burton and Greg Newsome II’s story began in college. Both athletes went to the Northwestern University for their respective college careers. There, due to both sharing athletic background, they started a relationship. Both of them pushed each other to the limits while working out. When Newsome II was struggling with injuries, Veronica supported and helped him get through them. In an interview with Boston magazine, Greg said, “She’s been by my side through all of them. If she has practice the next morning, and I can’t even move from my injury, she’ll be waking up at 3, then 4, then 5, to take care of me and make sure I’m OK.”
With this constant support for each other, both Veronica and Greg, reached the highest level in their careers. Sure, it took a little time for Veronica to find her footing in the league, but now with the Valks, it seems like she has found a home.
What is Greg Newsome II’s net worth?
As of now, Greg Newsome II’s net worth is not publicly disclosed. However, seeing as how he’s in his fifth year option of rookie contract, it can be assumed that he has accumulated a decent amount of wealth till now. In just his fifth year in the league, Greg Newsome II has a career earning of $26,288,320.
With him yet to sign a contract extension, and considering his consistent performance, it would not be a surprise if he secures a big payday. If things do work out, his net worth would significantly improve once the new contract kicks in.
Fan and Media attention on Burton and Greg
Ever since his draft day, there has been a lot of media attention on Greg Newsome II. On his draft day outfit, he had written some powerful phases such as, ‘Women Can Ball Too’, ‘Black Lives Matter’, ‘Say Thier Names’, and ‘Stop Asian Hate’. He had made it a point to make full use of the platform given to him during his draft night. While he has not confirmed this, many fans believe that the ‘Women Can Ball Too’ phrase was inspired by Veronica Burton.
Before the couple split up, they were viewed as one of the rising power couples in sports. The reason for that obviously being how highly touted both players were in their respective sport. Greg Newsome II was drafted as a first-round pick. Whereas Veronica Burton was drafted as the seventh overall pick in the 2022 WNBA draft by the Dallas Wings.
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What is Greg Newsome II’s Instagram?
Greg Newsome II is active on Instagram as @gnewsii. As of now, he has 63 posts and 96.7K followers.