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Aug 31, 2002 · Standing at 6'2" and weighing 295 pounds, he has been a versatile player, lining up in various positions on the line. In the 2023 game against Penn State, Newton showcased his disruptive abilities, recording six tackles, seven pressures, and two batted passes, in addition to blocking a field goal.
Apr 26, 2024 · News. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois All-American defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton was selected by the Washington Commanders in the second round (No. 36 overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft. Newton is the third-highest drafted defensive tackle in Illinois history, behind only No. 18 overall pick Corey Liuget (2011, San Diego) and No. 3 overall pick Joe ...
Highest-rated player in the nation (all positions) during Week 8 vs. Wisconsin, according to PFF, and his 94.3 PFF grade was the best single game by any Big Ten defender since 2019. Senior Bowl Defensive Player of the Week and East-West Shrine Bowl Breakout Defensive Player of the Week against Wisconsin.
Apr 25, 2024 · April 25, 2024 | 7:00 AM EDT. Written By Ian Cummings. Across the consensus, the matter of the top defensive tackle prospect in the 2024 NFL Draft is inconclusive, but with his scouting report, Illinois’ Jer’Zhan “Johnny” Newton presents a compelling case.
Apr 16, 2024 · UCLA’s Laiatu Latu and Alabama’s Dallas Turner headline the edge defender group, while Texas’ Byron Murphy II and Illinois’ Jer’Zhan Newton provide high-end talent along the interior. Let's look at Illinois’ Jer’Zhan Newton, who was named the Nagurski-Woodson Defensive Player of the Year in 2023. Click here for more draft tools:
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Apr 17, 2024 · Jer'Zhan "Johnny" Newton, DL, Illinois. Height/Weight: 6-2, 304. Key stats: Played in 45 games with 37 starts over four years, posting career-high 7½ sacks in 2023 and leading the FBS...
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