Auburn football held its annual Pro Day on Tuesday in an effort to give some of their most talented draft-eligible players the chance to impress NFL scouts ahead of April’s draft.
One surprise attendee was 2010 Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback [autotag]Cam Newton[/autotag].
Newton, who has not played in the NFL since 2021, participated in Auburn’s Pro Day in hopes that he would make an impression on NFL scouts so that he could potentially return to the league. One of the players who caught passes from Newton believes that he can still earn a spot on a professional roster.
“That was fun,” Auburn wide receiver Shedrick Jackson said of Newton. “That was probably my most favorite part, just learning his lingo, seeing his cadence. He’s got good touch on the ball. … I think he’s still got it.”
Newton’s younger brother, [autotag]Caylin Newton[/autotag], also participated in Auburn’s Pro Day. He says that his older brother is continuing to work hard to stay in play shape, and knows any franchise that gives him a chance will be getting a competitor.
“He doesn’t owe anybody anything. He has had an amazing journey, an amazing career in the NFL. He has nothing to prove to anybody. … He came to show his ability, show he still has it,” Caylin Newton said of his older brother. “I think, for him, this was a selfless act. But it was also to show and prove to everybody he’s not sitting around. He’s still got it. Whatever organization wants to get a winning quarterback, his number’s still open and available.”
In 11 professional seasons, Newton has passed for 32,382 yards and 194 touchdowns. He has also won an MVP award and led the Carolina Panthers to the Super Bowl in 2015.
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