Jerjuan Newton didn’t back down when his team needed him.
Against Bowling Green this past season, for example, the Toledo wide receiver helped the Rockets keep a drive alive even when it wasn’t easy.
The Rockets were already trailing 14-7 in the first quarter and had the ball in their own territory on third and six. Newton was among a trio of wide receivers to the right at the start of the play. After the snap, he turned left, navigated through multiple defenders, and found some space.
As soon as Toledo quarterback Tucker Gleason noticed, he threw the ball in Newton’s direction about 20 yards downfield. It was slightly off target, but that just gave Newton a chance to show off.
The Rockets star wideout went up with one hand, corralled the pass, and was hit by an opponent an instant later. But Newton held onto the ball. He wasn’t going to be denied from giving his team a first down.
Newton made plays like this regularly over the course of multiple seasons. His production and consistency have garnered attention from the NFL.
Jerjuan Newton NFL Mock Draft Projection In 2025
I project Jerjuan Newton will be selected in the seventh round of the NFL Draft or will be an undrafted free agent.
Newton has been productive for a few years now, and I think his final season in college truly showed he can be an impactful player in the NFL.
“I just wanted to come out and showcase my talent to the scouts, and show up for the University of Toledo and for myself,” he said per a school press release after Toledo’s Pro Day. “They (NFL scouts) really wanted me to come out and show how fast I run. I think I did a good job of that today. Now I’ll just wait for the draft and see what happens.”
Jerjuan Newton’s Height & Weight
Jerjuan Newton was listed at 5-foot-11, 192 pounds during his last year of college.
Jerjuan Newton’s Stats & Highlights
Jerjuan Newton owns Toledo’s all-time record for touchdown receptions with 32. He’s also fifth in school record books with 2,927 receiving yards and 206 catches.
Newton was a Group of Five All-American, a three-time All-MAC selection, and a three-time team captain during his career as he made the first-team all-conference list each of the past two seasons.
Newton led the MAC and was seventh in the nation with 11 touchdown catches in 2024. He ranked third in the league with 1,048 receiving yards, which was the 12th-highest single-season total ever at Toledo. He was also fifth in the conference with 72 catches and was 26th in the country with 80.6 receiving yards per game.
A year prior, he was first in the MAC with 696 yards and nine touchdowns through the air on 52 receptions. In 2022, he was third in the MAC and in the top 20 in the nation with nine TD catches while hauling in 53 passes for 830 yards.
His collegiate career began in 2019 when he played in four games and caught one pass for 21 yards. A year later, he totaled 203 yards and two touchdowns on 15 receptions in six games. In 2021, he totaled 144 yards and a score on 13 catches.
Newton also returned a few kicks in his career, as he racked up 368 yards on 23 returns.
Jerjuan Newton’s NFL Comparison & 2025 NFL Draft Profile
I believe some elements of Jerjuan Newton’s game are comparable to Terry McLaurin of the Washington Commanders.
I don’t think they’re on the same talent level. But McLaurin is a receiver who can do it all, who can make explosive plays when the ball is in his hands in the open field and can get open on a variety of routes. I saw those traits when I watched Newton’s tape.
Among FBS wide receivers who were targeted at least 85 times in 2024, Newton was in the top 20 in Pro Football Focus’ grades for overall offense and pass routes. He was also in the top 20 for NFL passer rating on throws his way and 47 first downs gained.
Newton was a threat for defenses on all routes. He totaled at least 200 yards on short routes (nine yards or fewer down the field), medium routes (10-19 yards downfield), and deep routes (20-plus yards downfield). Medium routes led the way with 406 yards. He also ranked in the top 50 in the nation in average depth of target at 11.3 yards.
He was highly effective down the middle of the field, like on crossing routes, and can find space in the middle of zones. He’s capable of making contested catches and isn’t deterred by contact from defenders when the ball is in the air. Newton racked up 644 receiving yards when catching passes in the center of the field in 2024.
Newton is also fun to watch in the open field when the ball is in his hands. He was 21st in the country with 436 yards after catch and 27th with 6.1 yards after catch per reception.
Wherever Newton ends up going, he could provide a unique element for an NFL offense.
