95Jer'Zhan Newton
DT · 3rd season
YR 3
Current depth chart
DT2SecondYR 3
Depth relationships
Bio
Jer'Zhan Newton is a 24-year-old defensive tackle for the Washington Commanders who stands 6'2" and weighs 295 pounds. The Illinois product was selected 36th overall in the second round of the 2024 draft by Washington on a four-year contract. In 2025, Newton recorded 5.0 sacks and 1 pass defensed.
Jer'Zhan Newton played 17 games in 2025 with a 38% share of defensive snaps.
Player information
Height6'2"Weight295 lbHometownSt. Petersburg, FLAge24CollegeIllinoisDraftedRound 2 · #36 overall · 2024 · WASExperience2 NFL seasons
Contract
$2.4Mper year · AAV
Years 4Guaranteed $8.4MCap 1.0%
T-61 of 218 · DT market by AAV
Production · 2025
Defense
37
TACKLES
4
TFL
5
SACKS
1
PBU
1
FF
Career path
ILLINOIS2020 – 2023
COMMANDERS2024 — present
Drafted · Round 2 · Pick 36