NFL Sports editorial source review ·
Cam Newton: Draft profile and testing record
The historical table lists 4.56 seconds. An NFL retrospective instead cites 4.59 for his best predraft sprint. The reports disagree, so this page retains the table value with that limit rather than calling either mark undisputed.
Read the workout in context
Carolina selected the Auburn quarterback first overall. At 248 pounds, his size matters when reading the sprint and jump results together. The agility tests add context about changes of direction, which a straight sprint cannot show.
Testing table
Source setting: compiled draft testing. Values below follow the linked record. A blank field stays unknown; only a source that says DNP supports that label.
| Test | Recorded result |
|---|---|
| 40 yard sprint | 4.56 seconds |
| Vertical jump | 35 inches |
| Broad jump | 126 inches |
| Three cone drill | 6.92 seconds |
| 20 yard shuttle | 4.18 seconds |
| Bench press | Not recorded in reviewed source |
College, size and draft selection
The college listed for this draft entry is Auburn. The selection was round 1, pick 1, in 2011, by Carolina Panthers. This identifies the selecting club rather than a present day team.
The reviewed draft record lists 6 ft 5 in and 248 pounds. Draft measurements describe that point in time. A later team roster can list different measurements, so use a dated roster for a current size question.
What this profile can answer
Start with the event notes when checking a sprint or jump claim. Then use the table to see which tests have a result. The draft section covers the college and selecting club, while the dedicated evidence pages answer narrower speed and assessment questions.
This is a historical testing profile, not a live injury or roster update. A workout cannot tell you whether an athlete will play this week. Check the current team injury report for availability and an official gamebook for game statistics.
What to check for this record
The difference between 4.56 and 4.59 is a source conflict, not evidence of an extra run we can reconstruct. Use one identified record when building a comparison. Do not combine a sprint from one report with an assumed date or timing system from another.
Questions readers ask
Which draft team selected this player?
Carolina Panthers selected the Auburn QB in round 1, at pick 1, in 2011. This is draft history, not a current roster claim.
What does an empty test field mean?
It means the reviewed source does not record a result. It does not mean zero, and it does not prove why the athlete did not have a listed mark.
Sources and review method
We checked the linked records for this update. Team and school reports can explain the event. Historical tables compile results and may leave fields empty. We keep that distinction visible and do not claim an affiliation with the source publishers.