In a season full of struggles on almost every front, Johnny Newton continues to be as good as advertised.
The junior DL has just been named to the PFF College Midseason All-American Team. Newton leads the country with 24 quarterback pressures as a defensive lineman.
Named a preseason first team All-American, Newton is still right on course to take home that honor after this year’s campaign.
In the 2023 season, Newton leads the Illini defense in sacks, sack yards, quarterback hits and blocked kicks.
The junior is typically projected to get drafted in the mid to late first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.