An in depth and complete scouting report and draft prospect profile of Illinois D-Line Jer’Zhan Newton for the NFL Draft.
Player: Jer’Zhan Newton 
Age: 21
Jer’Zhan Newton Measurables:
- Height: 6’2
- Weight: 295
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- Vertical Jump:
- Broad Jump:
Prospect Grade: 65%
Projected Draft Day: 1
Player Comparison: Calijah Kancey
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Jer’Zhan Newton Summary:
The Positives
- Possesses decent power for size
- Has a good set of pass rushing moves
- Played all over the line
- Great hand usage in pass rush
- Has good explosiveness
The Negatives
- Somewhat on the smaller side
- Gets rerouted in the run game too often
- Does not hold gaps in the run game like youd want
Newton should be a pass rushing specialist to start his career, and a very effective one at that. He has pretty good explosiveness, great hand usage, and a good set of pass rushing moves. However, there should be concerns in his run game effectiveness. He has good power, but gets moved off his assignments far too often in run defense. His size may be a concern but is very similar to Calijah Kancey, not Aaron Donald level potential but still very good.