Cam Newton was drafted No. 1 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Auburn. 148 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 115 career approximate value
2011 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 1 · #1 overall
Cam Newton Auburn Draft
Cam Newton was drafted No. 1 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Auburn. 148 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 115 career approximate value
1× All-Pro 3× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #1
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2011
- NFL games
- 148
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 1151st at Auburn
- Pro Bowls
- 3
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Cam Newton came off the board in 2011.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
Auburn
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 248 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 15 prospect93.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
148 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 115 career approximate value
- Games played
- 148
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 1151st among Auburn picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 10793% of career value
- Final season
- 202110 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 1
Who came off the board on either side of Cam Newton.
Texas A&M · 3× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
Alabama · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Auburn in the 2011 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Auburn
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Cam Newton in the 2011 NFL Draft
Cam Newton is a Quarterback out of Auburn selected No. 1 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2011 NFL Draft. 148 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 115 career approximate value Auburn has produced 183 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Cam Newton drafted?
Cam Newton was selected No. 1 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2011 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/cam-newton.
What college did Cam Newton play for?
Cam Newton played college football at Auburn in the SEC. See every Auburn draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/auburn-tigers.
How did Cam Newton's NFL career turn out?
148 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 115 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/cam-newton.