Cam Newton was defined as great at Auburn University.
On October 11th, Auburn University football made a significant gesture in honor of Cam Newton, one of the team's all-time greats. The team retired his No. 2 nfl jersey and inscribed his name and number in Jordan-Hare Stadium.
Newton is the fourth player in Auburn football history to receive this honor, joining Pat Sullivan (No. 7), Terry Beasley (No. 88), and Bo Jackson (No. 34). During the memorable 2010 season, Newton played quarterback and led Auburn to a 14-0 record, maintaining the top spot in the nation. Newton also became the third player to win the Heisman Trophy, joining Pat Sullivan and Bo Jackson.
Cam Newton was subsequently drafted first overall by the Carolina Panthers. In his first season in the NFL, Cam Newton was equally unbeatable in a Carolina Panthers jerseys, becoming the first player in NFL history to pass for over 4,000 yards and rush for over 500. This was also the beginning of Cam Newton's journey to becoming one of the most exciting quarterbacks in the NFL.