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Nov 24, 2023 · Thank you, Jer’Zhan Newton, for sticking with the Illinois football program. 2020 was Newton’s first year in Champaign. He was a big part of this team, playing in every game and getting two ...
Feb 14, 2023 · That’s how many high school recruits in the 2020 class were ranked above Jer’Zhan Newton, per On3’s consensus ratings. While many high school players may have been discouraged by that ranking, Newton used it as fuel to prove the doubters wrong. “I never took it to heart,” Newton said in an exclusive interview with PFF.
Apr 25, 2024 · Newton on April 12 told the Palm Beach Post he goes by both his given name, Jer'Zhan, and his nickname, Johnny. He described the latter name as simply a matter of convenience for people who didn't ...
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 with four ...
Dec 11, 2023 · CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton was named to the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) and Associated Press (AP) All-America first teams, the organizations announced Monday. It is the sixth and seventh first-team honors for Newton, who was also named a First Team All-American by The Athletic, CBS, PFF ...
Jan 11, 2024 · Coming out of high school in St. Petersburg, FL, Jer’Zhan “Johnny” Newton was a three-star recruit. He held offers from various Power 5 programs including Florida, Florida State, Iowa, Kansas State, and Maryland before committing to Illinois. Newton has three older brothers and one younger brother.
Feb 14, 2024 · Jer’Zhan Newton is the perfect answer for a Jacksonville Jaguars defense that struggled mightily at getting interior penetration last season. His ability to get into the backfield is far and ...
