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Jer'Zhan Newton

DT

Jer'Zhan Newton came into the league as a 2nd-round selection (36th overall) in 2024, drafted out of Illinois. Now with WAS, he's in his 3rd NFL season. His 61.1 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 78th percentile among DEFs — solidly above average.

Size

6'2", 295#

College

Illinois

Draft

Rd 2, 36th overall (2024)

Seasons

2024–2026

2024 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
58.9

75th percentile among DEFs

13 games

Splash plays×0.15+0.48
Pass rush×0.3+0.62
Ball skills×0.25-0.48
Run defense×0.2+0.86
Availability×0.1+0.60

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2025WAS61.113
2024WAS58.913

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Jer'Zhan Newton has played in 26 regular-season games, all with WAS.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 61.1, in the 78th percentile among DEFs that year.

2024 splits

regular season

2024 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonTB——
PostseasonPHI——
Week 3CIN—40.6
Week 4ARI—40.2
Week 5CLE—56.9
Week 6BAL—39.6
Week 8CHI—74.7
Week 9NYG—40.6
Week 10PIT—40.5
Week 11PHI—40
Week 12DAL—69.4
Week 15NO—48.2
Week 16PHI—94.2
Week 17ATL—40.5
Week 18DAL—39.5

Jer'Zhan Newton — common questions

What position does Jer'Zhan Newton play?
Jer'Zhan Newton is listed as a DT.
Which teams has Jer'Zhan Newton played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jer'Zhan Newton has played for WAS (2024–2025).
Where did Jer'Zhan Newton go to college?
Jer'Zhan Newton played college football at Illinois.
When was Jer'Zhan Newton drafted?
Jer'Zhan Newton was selected in round 2, 36th overall, of the 2024 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jer'Zhan Newton scored?
Jer'Zhan Newton has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Jer'Zhan Newton's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jer'Zhan Newton rated 61.1 for 2025, the 78th percentile among DEFs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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