TCU CB Josh Newton 2024 NFL Draft Profile

Josh Newton, CB Height/Weight: 6-0, 190 Age: 23 School Name: TCU Senior Bowl: Yes (Invited, backed out) Shrine Bowl: NO YearTacklesPBU’sINT’s201920202020165120214882Josh Newton ULM StatsESPN YearTacklesPBU’sINT’s20223512320233371Josh Newton TCU StatsESPN Pros JamShows the ability to re-route and throw of timing when he opts to use his physicalityTacklingNot afraid to mix it up and drop his weight into […]

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Nov 11, 2023; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs cornerback Josh Newton (2) in action during the game between the TCU Horned Frogs and the Texas Longhorns at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
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Josh Newton, CB

Height/Weight: 6-0, 190

Age: 23

School Name: TCU

Senior Bowl: Yes (Invited, backed out)

Shrine Bowl: NO

YearTacklesPBU’sINT’s

2019

20

2

0

2020

16

5

1

2021

48

8

2

Josh Newton ULM Stats
ESPN
YearTacklesPBU’sINT’s

2022

35

12

3

2023

33

7

1

Josh Newton TCU Stats
ESPN

Pros

  • Jam
    Shows the ability to re-route and throw of timing when he opts to use his physicality
  • Tackling
    Not afraid to mix it up and drop his weight into tackles. Plays with fundamentals and is a plus one in run defense
  • Length
    Extended limbs and good height allow him to cover tons of grass when used in Zone Coverage

Cons

  • Press Technique
    Needs to be more efficient in his hand usage and footwork when aligned in press-man
  • Recovery Speed
    Lacks the high-end traits to effectively recover when he loses off the line
  • Transitions
    Labors when tasked with flipping his hips or turning out of his crossover run. Doesn’t have a smooth pedal either

Eval:

Newton is a longer and more physical corner who is best suited for zone-heavy schemes. He lacks the athleticism to be a dominant island corner, but if he can keep things in front of him and safety help behind him, he will be useful in the appropriate setting.

Floor Comp: Artie Burns

Long corner best suited to play in heavy zone schemes.

Ceiling Comp: Smaller Brandon Browner

Physical corner who opts for physicality over athleticism.

Destin Adams’ Latest Big Board Ranking: (NA)

James Foster’s Latest Big Board Ranking: (66 Overall, 9 CB)