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The top names like Georgia’s Jalen Carter and Clemson’s Bryan Bresee are going to be out of the reach of the Browns, who lack a first round pick. This leaves a guy like Alabama’s Byron Young square in the crosshairs of the Browns. There is, however, another big name who is flying under the radar in Illinois defensive tackle Jer’Zhan Newton.
Starting with his box score, Newton is having a tremendous season for the Fighting Illini’s defense who is one of the more fun units in the entire nation. Thus far, Newton has racked up 12 tackles behind the line of scrimmage and 5.5 sacks on the year. He has racked up a massive 47 pressures this season, which sits him at second in the nation of all defensive tackles in college football.
Looking at his PFF metrics, only four defensive tackles, including a surefire top-10 pick in Jalen Carter of Georgia, have a higher defensive grade than Newton. He falls top-10 in both pass rush grade and run defense grade in the nation at defensive tackle according to PFF.
Needless to say, Newton has been one of the very best defensive tackles in the nation, and it shows on his tape.
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The "College Football Enquirer" podcast hosts made predictions about upcoming bowl games, including the 2023 ReliaQuest Bowl between the Illinois Fighting Illini and Mississippi State football teams.
The ReliaQuest Bowl is scheduled to be played Monday, Jan. 2 at 11 a.m. CT. Illinois enters the contest 8-4 overall. Mississippi State also comes into the matchup 8-4 overall.
Entering the ReliaQuest Bowl, Illinois and Mississippi State are 1-1 in their all-time series. MS State won the most recent matchup 28-21 on Oct. 12, 1980. As of 11:06 a.m. CT on Wednesday, Mississippi State is a 1-point favorite against Illinois
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Starting with his box score, Newton is having a tremendous season for the Fighting Illini’s defense who is one of the more fun units in the entire nation. Thus far, Newton has racked up 12 tackles behind the line of scrimmage and 5.5 sacks on the year. He has racked up a massive 47 pressures this season, which sits him at second in the nation of all defensive tackles in college football.
Looking at his PFF metrics, only four defensive tackles, including a surefire top-10 pick in Jalen Carter of Georgia, have a higher defensive grade than Newton. He falls top-10 in both pass rush grade and run defense grade in the nation at defensive tackle according to PFF.
Needless to say, Newton has been one of the very best defensive tackles in the nation, and it shows on his tape.
Browns Film Room: Illinois DT Jer'Zhan Newton is best-kept secret in 2023 NFL Draft
As the Browns continue to look for defensive tackle help, there is a well-kept secret at the University of Illinois in Jer’Zhan Newton.
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The "College Football Enquirer" podcast hosts made predictions about upcoming bowl games, including the 2023 ReliaQuest Bowl between the Illinois Fighting Illini and Mississippi State football teams.
The ReliaQuest Bowl is scheduled to be played Monday, Jan. 2 at 11 a.m. CT. Illinois enters the contest 8-4 overall. Mississippi State also comes into the matchup 8-4 overall.
Entering the ReliaQuest Bowl, Illinois and Mississippi State are 1-1 in their all-time series. MS State won the most recent matchup 28-21 on Oct. 12, 1980. As of 11:06 a.m. CT on Wednesday, Mississippi State is a 1-point favorite against Illinois
Yahoo's Dan Wetzel, SI's Pat Forde predictions for Illinois vs. Mississippi State football
Sports Illustrated's Pat Forde and Yahoo's Dan Wetzel make picks for Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Mississippi State football in the ReliaQuest Bowl.
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- What they say: "How fitting that the Bulldogs send off the Pirate (Leach) with a game in a stadium that has an actual pirate ship. Illinois may play good football, but Mississippi State is going to play inspired, emotional football and pick up a heartwarming win."
- Pick: Mississippi State
Will the Illini win their bowl game? Who experts are picking to win the Reliaquest Bowl
Who will win the ReliaQuest Bowl? We take a look around the Internet to see which experts pick the Illini and which pick Mississippi State.
