Quarterback Cam Newton entered the NFL as both a national champion and Heisman Trophy winner. After beginning his collegiate career at Florida, Newton transferred to Blinn College and won the 2009 NJCAA Championship before joining Auburn and coach Gene Chizik.
Starting and winning every game for the Tigers, Newton enjoyed one of the best collegiate seasons by a quarterback ever. Following Auburn’s first BCS National Championship, Newton declared for the NFL Draft.
Coming off a 2-14 season, the Carolina Panthers parted ways with coach John Fox and hired Ron Rivera. Holding the No.