Cam Newton is the star quarterback for the Carolina Panthers , leading them to Super Bowl 50. He is the only player in the modern era to, within a one-year span, be awarded the Heisman Trophy, win a national championship, and become the first overall pick in an NFL draft. He was the 2011 NFL Rookie of the Year, is a 3 time Pro Bowler, and was named to the NFL All Pro First Team as well as leading his team to their best season in franchise history.