NFL Sports editorial source review ·
Cam Newton: Combine results and workout sources
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 |
What the measurements tell you
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.
Using the results fairly
Jumps test power in different directions. The cone and shuttle use different paths, so their times are not interchangeable. Lifting repetitions do not show catching skill or passing accuracy. These tests add a physical snapshot to a draft report; they do not replace film, production or a medical review.
This table follows the source notes rather than choosing the best mark from several events. Where a second report differs, the event note explains the gap. We publish no percentile without a defined comparison group, sample size and calculation.
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.