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Sep 1, 2026
Newton has the kind of interior get-off that can wreck a passing down. The Christmas performance showed why Washington believed in his ceiling. The next stage is availability and repeatability, because the new depth means he cannot live on potential alone.
Strengths: Interior quickness, pass-rush burst, disruptive flashes, and high draft-pedigree upside.
Weaknesses: Injuries have slowed his development, and a loaded rotation makes consistent snap volume far from guaranteed.
