Cam Newton
Cameron Jerrell Newton's 2010 Heisman Trophy season at Auburn University stands as the most decorated single college campaign of his football career, earning him college football's highest individual honor after leading his team to the 2011 BCS National Championship Game.
Newton was born on May 11, 1989, in Atlanta, Georgia, and attended Westlake High School before pursuing collegiate football through a path that included the University of Florida and Blinn College prior to his time at Auburn University. His college career culminated in a national championship as a junior, and he subsequently entered the 2011 NFL Draft, where the Carolina Panthers selected him first overall. In his debut professional season, Newton earned the NFL Rookie of the Year award, a recognition that signaled the start of an eleven-season career spent primarily with the Carolina Panthers. During that career, he also received the National Football League Most Valuable Player Award and the AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award, establishing himself as a quarterback whose rushing ability set him apart statistically from most players at the position. He finished his career ranked second in quarterback rushing touchdowns and third in quarterback rushing yards all time.
Newton, nicknamed "Super Cam," also worked as a television personality alongside his football career. The Library of Congress records his name under the authorized label "Newton, Cam, 1989-," reflecting his continued presence as a public figure. His eleven seasons in the NFL, anchored by his tenure with the Carolina Panthers, represent the full span of a professional career that began with that first-overall draft selection in 2011 and included the accumulation of three major league-level awards across both his rookie year and later seasons.
Quotes by Cam Newton
I don't ever want to seem like I'm trying to command attention through the way I dress - but I have certainly been known to wear everything from a flamboyant suit to something very mellow and classic. I aim to just look and feel confident.
Growing up in Atlanta I always had a sense of what fashion was, a sense of style – my parents always talked about the importance of making a first impression and that’s stayed with me.
I don’t ever want to seem like I’m trying to command attention through the way I dress – but I have certainly been known to wear everything from a flamboyant suit to something very mellow and classic.
The NBA definitely has some trendsetters that stay up on the latest fashion, but I think you’re starting to see guys like myself and others get some much-deserved respect in the style department.
I wanted to give men an accessible line of clothing that’s comfortable yet stylish and will help them to present the best version of themselves. It’s easy – when you look good, you feel good.
Good shoes – they’re the ultimate finishing touch. In fact, we actually joke in my family that your shoes have to be shined before you can leave the house.