Trivia

His brother, Cecil, played for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Won the 2010 Heisman Trophy and the BCS National Championship in his only season at Auburn University. #1 overall pick in the 2011 NFL draft by the Carolina Panthers.

Was Tim Tebow's backup at the University of Florida in 2007 and 2008 (he, Tebow, Colin Kaepernick, and Johnny Manziel are the only QBs in NCAA history to throw for 20 touchdowns and rush for 20 touchdowns in a season). Suspended from the team after he was arrested in November 2008 for stealing a laptop from another student, Newton left Florida 3 days before Florida won the 2009 BCS National Championship. The charges were dropped after he completed a court-approved program.

Suffered two fractures in his back after his vehicle flipped over multiple times in a two-car accident. Newton, who was driving to team practice, was held overnight at a hospital. He returned to practice 3 days later. [December 9, 2014].

First NFL rookie quarterback to throw for 4,000 yards.

Played at Blinn College (Brenham, TX) in 2009 for Brad Franchione, son of Dennis Franchione. Newton led the football team to the 2009 National Junior College Athletic Association title.

Confirmed on Twitter that longtime girlfriend Kia Proctor gave birth to their son, Chosen Sebastian Newton, on December 24th in Atlanta, GA. [December 30, 2015].

His long-term girlfriend Kim Proctor are expecting 2nd child together in 2017.

Brother of Caylin Newton.

Son of Cecil Newton, Sr, and Jackie Newton.

Children are: Jasmin Newton, Jaden Newton, Shakia Newton, Sovereign-Dior Newton, Camidas Swain Newton, Caesar Newton, and Cashmere Newton.