Illinois’ Johnny Newton Named Semifinalist for Lombardi Award
Key points:
- Illinois' Johnny Newton has been named a semifinalist for the Lombardi Award
- The Lombardi Award is given to the best college football lineman of the year
- Newton is currently tied for the lead in quarterback pressures among defensive tackles
Illinois Fighting Illini’s junior DL, Johnny Newton, has been named one of the 12 semifinalists for the prestigious Rotary Lombardi Award. This accolade is presented annually to the best college football lineman of the year and seeks a player who embodies the values and spirit of NFL legend Vince Lombardi. Newton, the only defensive tackle among the semifinalists, has had an impressive season, recording 35 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, and leading the nation in blocked kicks. He currently shares the lead in quarterback pressures among defensive tackles in all of college football. If Newton wins, he will…
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