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Jershaun Newton Illinois
File QB-311 · National rank 6216 · 2028 class

Jershaun Newton

#15· Illinois ·QB ·R-Fr ·2028 Draft · St. Petersburg, Fla.
6'0"Height 215 lbWeight
RepresentationNo agency on file
Boom-or-BustDevelopmentalFreshmanHigh Ceiling +3
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Quick Notes
Jershaun Newton is a redshirt freshman quarterback who sits in a reserve role for Illinois. A high-ceiling quarterback, he profiles as a developmental piece with a long way to go.
Agent / Representation
Status Unknown
AgentNone on record
Board Standing
#311 QB / 705
#6216 Overall / 15102
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Scouting Verdict

3★ unproven redshirt freshman QB; no college production on record yet, so the current grade is youth-appropriate — the upside is carried in the ceiling.

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Recruiting
★★★
Stars
#759
National
#44
Position
#91
State
High SchoolClearwater Central Catholic
HometownSt. Petersburg, Fla.
Players Like Him
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Talent Level
Competitive / Mental
Production Profile
Versatility
Off-Field / Character
Overall Risk