Following Jer’Zhan Newton‘s No. 36 overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft by the Washington Commanders, his rookie contract numbers have been revealed. According to Spotrac, the former Illinois star will sign a four-year rookie deal worth approximately $9.695 million. As a second-round draft pick, Newton’s rookie deal won’t come with a fifth-year option for the Commanders, which means unless they extend or re-sign him, he’ll become a free agent after the 2027 season. Commanders select Newton in Round 2Newton appeared in 45 games with the Fighting Illini, including 38 starts with 25 of those c…