ATLANTA — Cam Newton has played in a Super Bowl, won a Heisman Trophy, and brought home a national championship — but this weekend, he admits, feels different. Auburn University will retire his iconic No. 2 jersey during Saturday’s game against Georgia, honoring one of the most celebrated players in college football history.

An Atlanta native and Westlake High School graduate, Newton has made an indelible mark at every level of the game. In an interview with 11Alive, he opened up about the emotional weight of the moment. “I know it to be something that’s a big deal, but honestly, it hasn’t hit me yet,” he said. “This is a legacy conversation.”

The ceremony will recognize Newton’s legendary 2010 season — one that redefined Auburn football. That year, he led the Tigers to a 14-0 record, an

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