JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jer'Zhan Newton is listed at only 6’1 and 300 pounds but he often makes up for it in quickness.
Few pass-rushers get off blocks better than him. Newton likes to win by getting his hands on a blocker and using a push-pull or arm-over. He brings a wide variety of pass-rush moves and counters.
Newton's size and length don't stand out, but he has shown a consistent ability to gain extension and set edges against bigger opponents.
Newton is clever in setting up blockers and beating them with sudden hand usage and foot quickness as both a run defender and a pass rusher.
His skill level and athleticism should create additional playmaking opportunities for him as a three-down three-technique with early starting potential.