Jer'Zhan Newton
21-Year-Old
Questionable
Injury Foot
Est. Return 8/1/2024
2023 Defense Stats
TCKL
0
SACKS
0.0
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0
FF
0
TD
0
2024 Projections
Washington ends fall in Round 2
The Commanders selected Newton (foot) in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 36th overall.
ANALYSIS
Newton's recovery from a surgically repaired partial Jones fracture might have been the primary driver of his fall down the draft board, as the Illinois star was more so expected to go somewhere in the first 20 picks. Newton was unable to do any athletic drills due to the injury, so it's not clear how much athleticism he might boast on his 6-foot-2, 304-pound frame. The game tape implies that Newton is rather athletic by defensive tackle standards, showing the ability to both split gaps and run around blockers. New head coach Dan Quinn wants to bring a disruptive defense to Washington, and if Newton is healthy, he could play a leading role in any potential turnaround for the previously struggling Commanders defense.
Newton's recovery from a surgically repaired partial Jones fracture might have been the primary driver of his fall down the draft board, as the Illinois star was more so expected to go somewhere in the first 20 picks. Newton was unable to do any athletic drills due to the injury, so it's not clear how much athleticism he might boast on his 6-foot-2, 304-pound frame. The game tape implies that Newton is rather athletic by defensive tackle standards, showing the ability to both split gaps and run around blockers. New head coach Dan Quinn wants to bring a disruptive defense to Washington, and if Newton is healthy, he could play a leading role in any potential turnaround for the previously struggling Commanders defense.
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Measurables Review
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How do Jer'Zhan Newton's measurables compare to other defensive tackles?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 2"Weight
304 lbsHand Length
9.50 inArm Length
32.38 in
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Holds pro day
Newton held a pro day at the University of Illinois on Tuesday and participated in drills, Jordan Schultz of BleacherReport.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Newton is recovering from a Jones fracture in his foot and was able to participate in several different drills, though he didn't do traditional athletic testing. A majority of teams in the league sent a representative to the event. Newton could be selected in the back half of the first round of the upcoming NFL Draft.
Newton is recovering from a Jones fracture in his foot and was able to participate in several different drills, though he didn't do traditional athletic testing. A majority of teams in the league sent a representative to the event. Newton could be selected in the back half of the first round of the upcoming NFL Draft.
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Will miss combine
Newton (foot) underwent surgery in January to repair a partial Jones fracture in his foot and will not participate in next week's combine, Dane Brugler of The Athletic reports.
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