Jer'Zhan Newton Parents

Last Modified Apr 27, 2024 03:49 GMT
Jer'Zhan Newton Parents
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Jer’Zhan Newton, who also goes by the name of “Johnny” is an American football player who last played for the Illinois Fighting Illini football team in 2023. Newton, who is 21 years old as of March 2024, was born on August 31, 2002, in the city of St. Petersburg, Florida. He has been around the game of gridiron football as a young child growing up with his brothers who are all passionate about the game.

The Florida native played the defensive tackle position at the University of Illinois for three years. After his junior year of college, he declared for the 2024 NFL Draft where he was considered a late first or early second-round pick. Football experts were spot on with their assumption as Newton was drafted into the NFL early in round 2 with pick number 36 by the Washington Commanders.

As a defensive tackle, Newton is considered to be undersized, however, that hasn’t stopped him from wrecking the offensive line with his feet quickness and sudden hand usage. He is an intelligent defender who is athletic as well.

Who are Jer'Zhan Newton’s Parents?

Jervon (Von) Newton Sr. and Jovita Rich are the parents of Jer’Zhan Newton. There is not a whole lot of personal or professional information regarding both parents but one thing is for sure, the couple has raised a close-knit family of seven even though the path was not easy.

Jer’Zhan is their fourth son out of five total sons. All five siblings are relatively close in age and have been brought up by their parents in a way that reflects their affection towards one another.

Jer'Zhan Newton Mother

Jovita Rich is the mother of Jer’Zhan Newton. There is no other information about her.

Jer'Zhan Newton Father

Newton’s father is Jervon “Von” Newton Sr. There are no details about his professional life except that he had an automotive shop.

However, Newton Sr. was always around for his sons and played a vital role in their upbringing and in guiding them in life to reach a destination that few from their community do living in St. Petersburg, Florida. Von Newton would train his kids and have them work out even in the blistering sun during hot afternoons.

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Jer'Zhan Newton’s Siblings

Jer’Zhan Newton is the fourth sibling among five boys in total to Von Newton and Jovita Rich. Jer’Zhan’s older siblings are twins - Jervon, Jr., and Jerquan who are twins and who graduated in 2022.

One year older than Jer’Zhan is the third brother named Jerjuan. He is a wide receiver in his senior class who plays his football for the Toledo Rockets at the University of Toledo.

The youngest sibling is Jershaun who is attending Clearwater Central Catholic High School in Clearwater, Florida.

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FAQ on Jer'Zhan Newton Parents

  1. Jer’Zhan Newton is 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) tall and weighs around 295 lb (134 kg).

  1. Jer’Zhan Newton finished his junior year of college in 2023. 

  1. While it is difficult to say if Newton will be drafted in the first round in the 2024 NFL Draft, there is definitely a possibility that he may be taken as a late first-rounder. 

  1. Jer’Zhan Newton attended Clearwater Central Catholic High School in Clearwater, Florida.

A. Jer'Zhan Newton was selected by the Washington Commanders in round 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft.

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