Jer'Zhan Newton DL Illinois | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Jer'Zhan Newton DL Illinois
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Last Updated: 06/26/2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.95 seconds (51%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 21.0 DOB: 08/31/2002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
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| Last Updated: 06/26/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2024 | |
| 40 time: 4.95 seconds (51%*) | |
| Age: 21.0 DOB: 08/31/2002 | |
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*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
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| Overall Rating: | 88.5 / 100 | |
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| Tackling: |
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58% |
| Pass Rush: |
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78% |
| Run Defense: |
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83% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
1st - Mid
Overall Rank:
#17
Position rank:
#2
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| College Games: 35 College Snaps: 1800 | ||
ESPN RATING: 76/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 85/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.5 (90%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Jer'Zhan Newton from Clearwater Central Catholic High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Newton joined Illinois.In 2020 as a freshman Newton saw action in 8 games and played a total of 329 snaps for the Fighting Illini. He recorded 15 tackles, 11 assists, while adding 13 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 6 total pressures, which included 5 QB hurries, no QB hits, and one sack on the season.
As a sophomore for the Fighting Illini in 2021 Newton played in 12 games and took part in 611 snaps for the Fighting Illini. He recorded 27 tackles, 17 assists, while adding 19 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 15 total pressures, and 9 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and 3 sacks during the year.
In 2022 as a junior Newton played in 12 games and contributed on 666 snaps. He recorded 35 tackles, 15 assists while making 34 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 54 total pressures, which included 32 QB hurries, 18 QB hits, and 4 sacks on the year.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Combines excellent power with initial quickness, but one of his best attributes are his violent hands, which Newton uses with impressive precision.
- Newton has a wide base and a low center of gravity to hold his ground, as well as the upper-body strength to shed blockers.
- Rarely goes to the ground, showing good balance from his high school wrestling days.
- Played with lean and leverage against the run, generally tough for one man to move (sometimes double-teams, too).
- His motor is excellent, and he’s quick to locate the ball and make plays against the run.
- His spin move is already NFL-caliber, and he displays a very good motor.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Lacks the ability to be a true edge burner. While Newton was able to physically overpower opponents at the college, he will have to develop a wider repertoire of moves in the pros.
- He’s a work in progress with his hand in the dirt. Needs to improve his physicality, especially when setting the edge as a run defender.
- He’s a straight-line mover who doesn’t have the range to chase in pursuit.
How other scouting services rate Jer'Zhan Newton (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
17.9
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
2.0