Cam Newton was one of the most accomplished football players in college, and he continued to shine in the NFL, although he could never win a Vince Lombardy Trophy.
As one of the nation’s top high school football recruits in 2007, he originally attended the University of Florida and later led Auburn University to the national title in his Heisman Award-winning season of 2010.
Newton was selected by the Carolina Panthers with the first pick in the 2011 NFL draft, and immediately became one of the league’s stars. At the end of his 2015 MVP season, he led the franchise to an appearance in Super Bowl 50, which he lost against the legendary quarterback Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos.
Cam Newton goes viral for strong message
Cam Newton keeps it real with young aspiring players that want to become professional football stars in the near future. In a resurfaced video from 2023, former NFL MVP delivered a raw message to high school athletes about what it really takes to make it in college football. No sugarcoating, just the truth.
Newton told the students not to get hyped by visits from top coaches like legendary Nick Saban or Kirby Smart. He reminded them that it’s the players who need the opportunity more, not the other way around. His words cut deep, but landed hard.
Cam also warned against chasing clout online, saying real talent doesn’t need to go viral. It’s a reality check that’s sparking big conversations-and proving once again that Newton doesn’t hold back when it comes to telling younger generations what it takes to make it in the NFL.
Will Cam make it to the Hall of Fame?
NFL Players are eligible for the Hall of Fame once they’re five full seasons past their playing days, so Cam Newton would be up for discussion for the Class of 2027. While there’s no reason to believe Newton will cruise through the process easily – no discussion of his on-field talent or larger-than-life personality has ever been simple – his resume dictates that he be considered.
Having an MVP award on his mantel is a big first step, along with the more subjective argument that he did things no one else has ever done. He was the first rookie to throw for 4,000 yards in a season, and he’s the league’s all-time leader in rushing touchdowns by a quarterback (75).
The list of two-way quarterback records he’s set is long, and his impact on the Panthers was undeniable after being the first pick in the 2011 draft. His own injury-shortened career could work against him, especially with a long list of deserving quarterbacks on the way to the committee’s docket in the coming years, with Manning (2025), along with Philip Rivers and Drew Brees (2026) coming soon.
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