ESPN’s Adam Schefter Calls Illinois’ Jer’Zhan Newton One Of Best Available Players On Second Day Of NFL Draft
The night didn't go as expected for former Illinois Fighting Illini defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton but things are supposed to go better Friday. Newton was not chosen during Thursday's first round of the NFL Draft. He is expected to hear his name called at some point in Friday's second round. ESPN's Adam Schefter listed Newton as one of the best available players left for the second day of the draft, which is taking place in Detroit. Many mock drafts had Newton as a first-rounder, with the Miami Dolphins being the most popular destination. USA Today, however, did not have Newton...
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