Breaking down DT Johnny Newton’s rookie season and where he stands entering his second year
Much was expected of Jer’Zhan “Johnny” Newton when the Commanders surprisingly drafted him with the 36th overall pick in last year’s NFL Draft. He was a surprising pick because defensive tackle wasn’t a perceived need at the time, but the team felt he was just too good value to pass up. Unfortunately, Newton fell in the draft due to injuries, which kept him out of the majority of the offseason after being drafted. That put him behind the eight ball and he was playing catch up for a large part of the season.