Draft Dish: Top prospects in BCS National Championship Game
Published Sunday, Jan 9, 2011 at 10:51 pm EST Text size A A A
Cam Newton, QB, junior, Auburn: Projected 1st rounder  Newton
has the physical tools to be an elite NFL quarterback, but
similar to Tim Tebow and Vince Young, he will need to work on
his mechanics to become the passer that he has the talent to be.
If Newton chooses to come out early for the 2011 NFL Draft -- I
don’t believe he should -- he will most likely be viewed as a
third-round prospect by most teams, just as Tebow was, but could
get chosen much higher as he has rare physical talent. History
tells us NFL teams often fall in love with a QB’s rocket arm and
physical tools and end up overlooking their deficiencies as a
passer. Newton needs a ton of work before he can become a
consistent passing QB in the NFL. Newton has the physical
ability to be a first-round pick and if he shines passing the
ball vs. Oregon, he could really help his draft stock. However,
Newton’s off-field baggage co