Newton led the 2010 Auburn team to a 14-0 record and a championship, almost by force of will. He threw for 2,854 yards and 30 touchdowns, ran for 1,473 yards and 20 touchdowns, and, for good measure, added a receiving touchdown.
Also, the only other offensive player from that championship team to be drafted that year was seventh-round tackle Lee Ziemba (No. 244 overall, by the Panthers).