Seahawks Prospect Tape Review: Illinois DL Jer'Zhan Newton

Matty F. Brown and Griffin Sturgeon go live on the Seattle Overload podcast to study Jer'Zhan "Johnny" Newton's tape. Should the Seahawks take the Illinois defensive lineman in the 2024 NFL Draft?

This Seattle Overload podcast episode sees Matty F. Brown and Griffin Sturgeon watch the tape of Illinois defensive lineman Jer’Zhan “Johnny” Newton. The game they are studying is 2023 at the Kansas Jayhawks, where the highly productive Newton sacked the quarterback on two occasions. Should the Seahawks consider picking the interior defender at 16 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft?

Plus: the show begins with a look at the latest free agent contract details. Though Griff has blown off some steam earlier in the day on twitter, he is still unhappy with the way in which John Schneider and company have spent their money.