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2024 NFL Draft prospect
Jer'Zhan Newton
age 21.6
On the live board, bust risk sits at 6% and the realistic range is No. 3 to No. 58.
rank#15$5.2MCompJaylen Twyman
Big Ten→ WAS's 2024 class
Backtest: model vs. reality
The model graded Jer'Zhan Newton at pick #15; he was actually picked #36 by WAS. 2 NFL seasons in, he's barely gotten on the field (grading 0.1 of 20 per season). So far, the league's caution is winning the argument. The 4-tier model has him as a likely starter. NFL grades have been modest so far (1% recent-3, 4% peak across 1 seasons). Model expects a second-deal AAV around $7M/yr.
Overview
Headline grade, verdict, and the one-line scout take
Draftanomics Rank
High conviction#152nd-deal AAV at this slot$5.2M/yrDL·Illinois
We had him No. 15 on draft night; WAS didn't call his name until No. 36 — a 21-pick gap between our board and the league's. His career is settling that argument now.
Scouting report
The written report — drafted from the fact sheet, every number traceable, honest about what we can't see yet
Why this grade
Which signals drove the grade up or down — in plain English
Consensus
The analyst room, accuracy-weighted, plus where Draftanomics disagrees with it
Production1
Measurables, traits, and college play quality
Risk2
Bust probability, injury history, character flags, pre-mortem
Team fit5
How well this prospect fits each of the 32 team schemes
Will he be there?
Probability he's still on the board at each of your picks
Comps5
Historical players this prospect resembles
Film & notes
Clips, scout notes, voice memos, written reports