When Cam Newton Denied a 5-Star Auburn QB to Wear His Jersey Number

Cam Newton's Jersey Number Retired by Auburn

Cam Newton's No. 2 jersey was retired by Auburn during a game between the Georgia Bulldogs and Auburn Tigers.

Newton led Auburn to the 2010 national title and won the Heisman Trophy, becoming the third player in program history to do so.

He also surpassed 2,000 passing yards and 1,000 rushing yards in a single season, a first in SEC history.

Newton's jersey will be retired alongside legends like Pat Sullivan, Terry Beasley, and Bo Jackson.

He has left a lasting mark on the program.

A notable incident occurred when Cam Newton declined to give his jersey number to a five-star QB joining Auburn.

Author's summary: Cam Newton's legacy honored by Auburn.

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