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247Sports. 86. SDE 47. FL 106. Class 2020. Committed 12/18/2019. View recruiting profile. H.S. Scouting Report. H.S. Athletic Background. Jerzhan Newton is a Defensive Tackle from Clearwater,...
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Team captainBig Ten Defensive Player of the YearFourth Illini in history to earn the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year award and first in 29 yearsBig Ten Defensive Lineman of the YearWalter Camp All-American Second TeamAP All-American Second TeamCBS All-American Second TeamPFF All-American Second TeamPlayed in 12 games with 11 startsAll-Big Ten Honorable Mention (media)Phil Steele All-Big Ten Fourth TeamAcademic All-Big TenPlayed in all eight games and started two at defensive tackle23 tackles, 1.5 TFL one forced fumble on the seasonFirst career forced fumble against Purdue 10/31/20Highest rated true freshman defender (85.8) by PFF after his first career forced fumble and two tackles against Purdue 10/31/20Three-star recruit by 247, ESPN, and RivalsNational ranks: #821 (247), #1024 (247 Composite)Defensive tackle ranks: #42 (247), #56 (247 Composite)Defensive end ranks: #86 (ESPN)Born Aug. 31, 2002Son of Jervon Newton and Jovita RichFour brothers, Jervon, Jerquan, Jerjuan, JershaunBrothers, Jervon and Jerquan, played football at West FloridaAug 31, 2002 · 304. College. Illinois. Position. DL. Class. Junior. Home town. St. Petersburg, FL. 89.5/100. Player Rating. 3. PositionRank (DL) 4.95. FortyYD Time. Sacks. 7.5. Fumbles Forced. 1. Tackles. 52. Sol tackles. 26. PLAYER OVERVIEW. STATS WORKOUT COMBINE. PLAYER NEWS.
Nov 29, 2023 · WEIGHT: 304. HAND: 9½" ARM: 32⅜" WINGSPAN: 75⅞" 40-YARD DASH: 3-CONE: SHUTTLE: VERTICAL: BROAD: POSITIVES. — Active and quick hands as a pass-rusher; works the offensive lineman's hands well to win...
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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...
