After receiving scholarship offers from the likes of Florida State, Indiana and Miami , Newton announced his decision on X/Twitter.The 6-foot, 205-pound quarterback hails from Clearwater Central Catholic High School. In his senior season, he threw for 2,084 yards with 14 touchdowns. He also rushed for 1,020 yards with five touchdowns.
This comes after the NBA draftee recently stood trial for sexual assault before being found not guilty. "I was just grateful, blessed for them to take this chance on me," he said. "Come to Minnesota, knowing I've played here before at the Target Center. I was just grateful and blessed for the opportunity. I was just happy and excited."When it comes to banging the boards and penetrating the paint, Illini freshman Morez Johnson is tenacious as they come.