The Fighting Illini have secured a 2025 commitment from Jershaun Newton, a three-star quarterback from Clearwater Central Catholic High School in Florida. Newton, younger brother of former Illini star ...

Jershaun Newton, the younger brother of two-time Illinois All-American Jer'Zhan Newton, has known the Illini coaching staff for several years while his brother starred on the defensive line for ...

Illinois Fighting Illini defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton is an expected first-round pick in the NFL Draft on April 25, but his destination remains unknown. Newton thrived in his senior season for the ...

Jer'Zhan Newton had a strong rookie campaign last year after the Washington Commanders selected him in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. On Saturday, the former Illinois defensive lineman made ...

Why it matters: This is the first time under Bret Bielema that Illinois has taken two preps who could play quarterback in the same recruiting class. The last time Illinois took two or more ...

Illinois football defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton is close to hearing NFL commissioner Roger Goodell call out his name at the 2024 NFL Draft. Commonly referred to as "Johnny" instead of by his first ...