2023 BIG TEN NAGURSKI-WOODSON DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Jer'Zhan Newton, Illinois,...Over the last two seasons, Newton has totaled 103 quarterback pressures, by far the most in the nation among defensive tackles. Newton was the most durable defensive tackle in the nation this season. He led all defensive tackles in the nation with 749 snaps (62.4 per game), 73 more than the next closest Power-5 defensive tackle and 124 more than any other Big Ten interior defender. - Illinois Football
rJr/2024 DT Johnny Newton, Illinois
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