Jershaun Newton

HIGH SCHOOL Four-star recruit by Rivals Three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN, and On3 Position ranks: #4 (Rivals), #45 (On3), #68 (247Sports), #83 (ESPN) State of Florida ranks: #42 (Rivals), #90 (247Sports), #161 (ESPN), #184 (On3) Played for head coach Christopher Harvey at Clearwater Central Catholic Two-time Clearwater Central Catholic Team MVP Also competed in basketball and track in high school Offers included Florida State, Indiana, Louisville, Miami, Mississippi State, NC State, Ole Miss, Pitt, South Carolina, UCF, and West Virginia PERSONAL Born October 22, 2006 Son of Jervon Newton and Jovita Rich Nickname: Shauny Four brothers, Jervon, Jerquan, Jerjuan, and Jer’Zhan Brother, Jer’Zhan Newton, was an All-American defensive tackle and Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year at Illinois before being drafted in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft Brother, Jerjuan Newton, was a wide receiver at Toledo, where he was a three-time All-MAC selection and totaled 2,843 receiving yards and 32 touchdowns Majoring in recreation, sport, & tourism Chose Illinois because of the “great staff and players. I felt at home with the coaches and players.” RELATED CONTENT There is no related content available. Related Headlines Related Press Clips Related Videos Related Photos STATISTICS