Jer’Zhan Newton, DT, Illinois
Height/Weight: 6-2, 304
Age: 21.7
Johnny Newton is the prototype for a modern-day three-technique defensive lineman. While his ability to stay strong in the run game will need some adaptation, his innate pass-rush skills are coveted by teams looking for one-gap penetrators in an upfield, rush-heavy scheme. With desirable traits and measurables, there’s a chance Newton goes somewhere in the 20’s come draft night.
James Foster’s Latest Big Board Ranking:
16th overall, 2nd ranked DL
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