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USA Today
22-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Broncos roster: WR Jerjuan Newton (No. 81) adds versatility to squad
Broncos Wire's 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at rookie wide receiver Jerjuan Newton, No. 81. Before the Broncos: Newton (5-11, 192 pounds) spent six years with the Toledo Rockets, playing in 62 games from 2019-24. Newton's best seasons were his final three, totaling 177 receptions for 2,574 receiving yards and 29 touchdowns from 2022-2024. He earned first-team All-MAC honors after posting career highs in receptions (72), yards (1,048) and touchdowns (11) last fall. Newton also received first-team all-conference honors in 2023, and second-team recognition in 2022. His 32 receiving touchdowns are a school record. In addition to his receiving ability, Newton also returned 23 kickoffs for 368 yards in college. Broncos tenure: Newton signed as an undrafted free agent with the Denver Broncos after the 2025 NFL draft, as part of the team's first wave of undrafted players. Newton will make his Bronco debut during preseason next month. Chances to make the 53-man roster: Long shot. Head coach Sean Payton loves the sort of do-it-all player that Newton is and can be. With Marvin Mims already cemented as a two-time Pro Bowl returner (and more recently, prolific receiver), Newton may provide a safety outlet for Payton to keep him on the practice squad this season. Newton's unlikely to make the active roster this summer, but he might be a top practice squad candidate. Related: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.
USA Today
17-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Check out these highlights of Broncos' new UDFA WR Jerjuan Newton
Check out these highlights of Broncos' new UDFA WR Jerjuan Newton The Denver Broncos are looking to add more weapons for sophomore quarterback Bo Nix going into the 2025 season. One of those potential weapons may be undrafted free agent Toledo wide receiver Jerjuan Newton. The Broncos brought in Newton to help a Broncos wide receiver corps that boasted veterans Courtland Sutton and Marvin Mims Jr., along with second-year receivers Devaughn Vele and Troy Franklin. Newton was a six-year player in college, a product of the COVID-era college athletic rules, all for the Rockets. Newton actually played in 63 collegiate games, two more than the most experienced college player on the Broncos' roster: Bo Nix (61). Newton (5-11, 190 pounds) was a two-time First-Team All-MAC recipient and a one-time Second-Team All-MAC selection. Newton caught 206 passes for 2,942 yards and 32 touchdowns in his six seasons. In 2023 and 2024, Newton led the MAC in touchdown catches (nine and 11, respectively), and he led the MAC in receiving yards in 2023 (696). Newton also follows the Broncos' theme of bringing in leaders. Newton was named a team captain for Toledo in 2022, 2023 and 2024. Newton could become a great weapon for Nix, and become the latest undrafted free agent gem for Denver. As a reminder, the Broncos have had at least one undrafted free agent make the 53-man roster in 20 of the last 21 seasons. Check out some highlights from Newton's 2024 season in Toledo below: Related: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.
