Jer'Zhan Newton was drafted No. 36 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2024 NFL Draft out of Illinois College. 33 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value
2024 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 4 · #36 overall
Jer'Zhan Newton Illinois College Draft
Jer'Zhan Newton was drafted No. 36 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2024 NFL Draft out of Illinois College. 33 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #36
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2024
- NFL games
- 33
- Career AV
- 759th at Illinois College
The pick
How Jer'Zhan Newton came off the board in 2024.
- Position
- Defensive lineman DL
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 304 lbs
- Hometown
- Saint Petersburg, FL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 21 prospect90.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
33 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value
- Games played
- 33
- Career approximate value
- 759th among Illinois College picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 7100% of career value
- Final season
- 20251 years after the draft
Around pick 36
Who came off the board on either side of Jer'Zhan Newton.
Georgia
Clemson
Washington
Texas
Illinois College in the 2024 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jer'Zhan Newton in the 2024 NFL Draft
Jer'Zhan Newton is a Defensive lineman out of Illinois College selected No. 36 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2024 NFL Draft. 33 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value Illinois College has produced 120 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Jer'Zhan Newton drafted?
Jer'Zhan Newton was selected No. 36 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2024 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2024/jer-zhan-newton.
What college did Jer'Zhan Newton play for?
Jer'Zhan Newton played college football at Illinois College in the Big Ten. See every Illinois College draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/illinois-college-blueboys.
How did Jer'Zhan Newton's NFL career turn out?
33 regular-season games · 7 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2024/jer-zhan-newton.