2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Jerjuan Newton, WR, Toledo

Jerjuan Newton is a savvy route runner and one of the top targets in Toledo's offense. Hula Bowl scout Tyler Moore breaks down Newton as an NFL Prospect in his report. — Jerjuan Newton is a savvy route runner and one of the top targets in Toledo’s offense. Hula Bowl scout Tyler Moore breaks down Newton as an NFL Prospect in his report.

Player Data

Name, Jersey #	Jerjuan Newton, #1
School (Code)	University of Toledo (OHTO)
Class Yr	5th year rJR
Height, Weight	5106, 192
40 Yd Dash	4.54
Position/Depth	WR,1
Honors/Captainship	Second-team All-MAC, Led team with 53 receptions, Tied for third in MAC and tied for 19th in country with nine touchdown receptions, Fifth in the MAC in yards per reception (15.7), team captain
Season Viewed (yr)	2023
Games Watched	ILUN, TXSO, CASJ
Scout Name / Date	Tyler Moore, 09/27/2023

Per Year Stats (Most Recent First)

2023(3 Games)	3 GP, 3 GS, 12 Rec, 137 YDs, 3 TDs
2022	14 GP, 14 GS, 53 Rec, 830 YDs, 9 TDs
2021	11 GP, 8 GS, 13 Rec, 144 Yds, 1 TD
2020	6 GP, 15 Rec, 203 Yds, 2 TDs
2019 (Redshirted)	4 GP, 1 Rec, 21 YDs

Player Summary:

A fifth year player who has been used as a X, Z, and slot receiver in an RPO offense that is centered around the run due to having a dual threat QB. Short but has a solid build with good AA, quick feet, long arms, and high IQ (mechanical engineer major). Varies his release and stems by changing his tempo, release point and adjusting his leverage. He also disguises his assignments either by starting for a block or using a slow release. Very good against zone coverages, able to read the coverage and sit in open space. Solid against man using his route manipulation, eye manipulation and leverage to get in DB blind spot to force them to adjust late to his routes and change in direction. A willing and able blocker, despite his size, he uses his long arms and leverage to maintain and hold blocks. Only concerns include his top speed as I was not able to see him take the top off a defense and that he lets the ball come to him which resulted in a few PBUs.

Scheme Fit:

Can be a slot receiver in a RPO or spread offense at the next level, has the ability and intelligence to be productive in this position.

Power Statement:

A slot receiver that uses his IQ, route manipulation and competitive toughness to have an instant significant role at the next level. Has the tools needed and would just need some refinement and coaching to his game.