Just about a week ago today, Jerzhan “Johnny” Newton announced on Twitter that he had received a scholarship offer from the University of Illinois. This could be a very difficult recruitment to crack, but the Illini coaching staff has done some amazing things over the past couple of years.
Newton is a 6-foot-3, 255-pound defensive tackle from Clearwater Central Catholic High School in Clearwater, Florida. He is rated as a three-star recruit who is the No. 1108 player in the class of 2020 and the No. 57 strong-side defensive end in the nation. He is also the No.