Overview

• Jordan-Hare Stadium marked the moment with Newton’s name and No. 2 engraved in the venue during a coordinated light show.
• Newton became the fourth Auburn player with a retired number, joining Pat Sullivan (7), Bo Jackson (34) and Terry Beasley (88).
• Expressing gratitude, Newton called Auburn home and said sharing the ceremony with family and friends was every athlete’s dream.
• He emphasized his story as a second chance and challenged future Tigers, noting his own goal had been to be better than Bo Jackson.
• In 2010 he threw for 2,854 yards and 30 touchdowns and rushed for 1,473 yards and 20 scores, later earning NFL Rookie of the Year and MVP honors with the Panthers.