CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) -- Johnny Newton is proving he's one of the best defensive lineman in the country and the accolades continue to show it as well. The junior was named an Associated Press Midseason All-American First Team selection on Wednesday. Newton is third in the nation in QB pressures with 25, according to Pro Football Focus, eight more pressures than any other Big Ten interior defender. The Florida native is second in the nation in PFF's defensive stops stat with 21, and tied for the national lead in blocked kicks with two.