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All Combine and Draft-Related Analysis, News, Video, and Biographical Information for Jer'Zhan Newton.
Jer'Zhan "Johnny" Newton (jer-ZAHN; born August 31, 2002) is an American football defensive tackle for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Illinois Fighting Illini , earning consensus All-American honors in 2023.
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.
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 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 ...
Nov 29, 2023 · Jer'Zhan Newton NFL Draft 2024: Scouting Report for Illinois DL | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors | Bleacher Report. Home. > NFL. > Illinois Fighting Illini Football. Jer'Zhan...
Apr 26, 2024 · The Washington Commanders drafted Illinois defensive tackle Jer’Zhan Newton with the 36th pick in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft. Here’s what to know about Newton, who served as a...
