Illinois Fighting Illini#6 · WR Jershaun Newton
54 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-0
- Weight
- 215 lb
- Class
- Freshman
- Hometown
- St. Petersburg, FL
Jershaun Newton is a WR (#6) for Illinois, from St. Petersburg, FL. He has 0.1 fantasy points (PPR), 0.1 per game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Receiving yards 3
Receptions 3
Receiving TDs 3
Total TDs 3
Scrimmage yards 4
Fantasy points 4
Efficiency
Yards per catch 3
Yards per game 3
Catch volume 3
TD rate 3
Receiving score 3
Extra rushing 18
Measurables
Height 6
Weight 13
Frame 10
Experience 6
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- Updates. Recomputed on Mondays once the week's games are final. Corrections are logged in our editorial & corrections policy.
2026 season
0
Receptions
0
Receiving yards
0
Receiving TDs
0.0
Yards/catch
1
Rushing yards
0
Rushing TDs
Jershaun Newton career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Rec | Rec Yds | TD | Rush Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.1 |
| Career | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.1 |
Season totals, 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
24
10
31
23No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | REC | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | at Ohio State | L 19-42 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowIllinois WR: #6
- ClassFreshman
- HometownSt. Petersburg, FL
Jershaun Newton: Illinois WR profile and stats
Jershaun Newton is a WR (#6) for Illinois, from St. Petersburg, FL. This profile tracks Jershaun Newton's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Illinois roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Illinois sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Jershaun Newton in the news
All newsRecapIllinois beat Southern Illinois 48-10 (Week 3, 2026)Illinois beat Southern Illinois 48-10 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Illinois is 2-1, and Southern Illinois is 2-2.2026-09-19RecapDuke beat Illinois 31-27 (Week 2, 2026)Duke beat Illinois 31-27 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Duke is 2-0, and Illinois is 1-1.2026-09-12RecapIllinois beat UAB 42-23 (Week 1, 2026)Illinois beat UAB 42-23 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Illinois is 1-0, and UAB is 0-1.2026-09-03
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Jershaun Newton play for?
Jershaun Newton plays for Illinois, wearing #6 at WR.
What position does Jershaun Newton play?
Jershaun Newton is a WR for Illinois.
How tall is Jershaun Newton?
Jershaun Newton is 6-0 and weighs 215 lb.
What year is Jershaun Newton in?
Jershaun Newton is listed as a freshman on the Illinois roster.
Where is Jershaun Newton from?
Jershaun Newton is from St. Petersburg, FL.
How many receptions does Jershaun Newton have?
Jershaun Newton has 0 receptions in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.