Johnny Newton: Washington Commanders' Breakout Star

0:00On March 31st, Washington commanders are banking on their 2024 Rookie class to step up big time next season. Quarterback Jaden Daniels has to stay healthy after a strong start and their eyeing leaps from guys like defensive tackle Johnny Newton. Cornerback Mike Sainte was still, Titan Ben Sinan, offensive lineman Brandon Coleman, and wide receiver Luke McCaffrey. At the NFL League meeting this week, head coach Dan Quinn zeroed in on one for a breakout in 2026, Newton. Newton loves Newton's quickness off the ball as an interior rusher, the way he beats blockers to the spot and turns into a real force. Drafted 36 overall last year, Newton slid due to a foot injury, but Washington scooped him up knowing his upside. Newton saw action in all 16 games as a rookie, but mostly kept it low key until that Christmas day class with the Cowboys. There he balled out with nine tackles, three sacks, two tackles for loss, and five quarterback hits, flashing the potential everyone buzzed about.

1:01Now with new defensive coordinator Durante Jones, possibly rolling a base 3-4 scheme, Newton's role gets intriguing alongside starters, Duran, Payne and Javan Kinla, plus Tim Settle on a three year deal, expect Washington to keep pushing Newton as their 2023 big 10 defensive player of the year. He could anchor that line and spark the whole unit forward from around the league powered by AI. This is NFL News Today.