2024 NFL Draft - Illinois IDL Jer'Zhan Newton
| Prospect | Jer'Zhan Newton |
| Pos. | IDL | NFL Draft Big Board - Prospect Rankings |
| School | Illinois Fighting Illini (Illinois Fighting Illini NFL Draft Picks) |
| Height | 6-2 |
| Weight | 304 |
| DOB | 8/31/02 |
Jer'Zhan Newton NFL Mock Draft Roundup
Here are some of the latest mock drafts in which Newton has appeared:
#21 overall, Miami Dolphins
After losing Christian Wilkins to the Raiders in free agency, the Dolphins look to plug gaps in the interior defensive line by drafting Newton here. The former Illinois star is an absolute pocket-wrecker from the inside, using a great first step and tremendous upper-body power to toss aside hapless linemen and get to the quarterback. He'll provide a much-needed boost at the defensive tackle spot.
#18 overall, Cincinnati Bengals
The recent signing of Trent Brown to play right tackle allows the Bengals to add a forceful and needed defensive tackle for DC Lou Anarumo.
Continue reading our Jer'Zhan Newton NFL Mock Draft Roundup
College Football Stats
Below are career college football stats for Illinois interior defensive lineman Jer'Zhan Newton:
| YEAR | SCHOOL | G | TKL | TFL | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Illinois | 8 | 23 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | Illinois | 12 | 51 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Illinois | 13 | 62 | 14 | 5.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | Illinois | 12 | 52 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| TOTAL | 45 | 188 | 28.5 | 18 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
- Stats via Illinois Football
College Football Awards
Below are some of the college football awards won by Jer'Zhan Newton:
| Award/Honor | Year Won |
|---|---|
| 2023 AP All-American Team | 2023, First Team |
| Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year | 2023 |
| Smith-Brown Defensive Lineman of the Year | 2023 |
| All-Big Ten (First Team) | 2022, 2023 |
NFL Scouting Combine Results
Newton didn't complete any NFL Scouting Combine on-field testing.