ATLANTA - Former Westlake High School standout and NFL MVP Cam Newton is set to receive one of college football’s highest honors this fall.

What we know:

Auburn University announced it will officially retire Newton’s iconic No. 2 jersey on Oct. 11, when the Tigers face off against the Georgia Bulldogs. He becomes just the fourth player in Auburn football history to have his number retired.

Newton earned his place in Auburn lore during the 2010 season, when he led the Tigers to a perfect 14–0 record, capturing both the SEC Championship and the BCS National Championship. His legendary run also won him the Heisman Trophy and paved the way for a decade-long career in the NFL.

The backstory:

Newton was born in Atlanta and is the son of Jackie and Cecil Newton Sr., who was a safety for th

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