Cam Newton was once among the most exciting players in the NFL when he played for the Carolina Panthers.
Before his legendary run in the pros, Newton led the Auburn Tigers to the 2010 National Championship.
It’s now been announced that Auburn will retire his jersey.
“Cam Newton is getting his jersey retired by Auburn
National Champion
Heisman winner
Consensus All-American
First-team All-SEC
SEC Offensive Player of the Year
Walter Camp Award winner
What a career for No. 2″
Cam Newton is getting his jersey retired by Auburn 🔥
🐐National Champion
🐐Heisman winner
🐐Consensus All-American
🐐First-team All-SEC
🐐SEC Offensive Player of the Year
🐐Walter Camp Award winner
What a career for No. 2 🙌 pic.twitter.com/eBVxKRdXrP
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) August 18, 2025
Several former NBA players reacted to the news on Instagram.
ESPN’s SportsCenter wrote (via Instagram): “Breaking: Cam Newton’s jersey will be retired by Auburn on Oct. 11, the school announced 🔥
Newton won both a Heisman and Natty in 2010 🏆”
Quentin Richardson: “🔥🔥🔥🔥”
Rip Hamilton: “🔥🔥”
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton yells \”I’m back!\” after scoring a rushing touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals in a game in 2021. / Rob Schumacher / USA TODAY NETWORK
Newton was the first pick in the 2011 NFL Draft.
He spent the first nine years of his career with the Panthers (where he won the 2015 MVP and reached the Super Bowl).
The 36-year-old played one year for the New England Patriots before spending the final season of his career (back in Carolina).
Via @Jackson_muse: “Most rushing yards by a QB before age 30:
6,173 — Lamar Jackson
4,808 — Cam Newton
4,142 — Josh Allen
3,986 — Randall Cunningham”
Sep 16, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Brian Poole (34) in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-Imagn Images / Jason Getz-Imagn Images
Newton went 75-68-1 as a staring quarterback in the NFL.
He made three Pro Bowls.
Via Auburn Football: “The Legacy of No. 2
Cemented in Auburn history forever.”
The Legacy of No. 2 🦅
Cemented in Auburn history forever.@CameronNewton | #WarEagle pic.twitter.com/zNylNfy7yF
— Auburn Football (@AuburnFootball) August 18, 2025