Key Takeaways
Cecil Newton Sr. and Jackie Newton raised three sons who all pursued professional football careers: Cecil Jr., Cam, and Caylin. Cecil Sr. is a former NFL player and bishop, while Jackie is a former educator and minister. The family faced a major scandal in 2010 when Cecil Sr. was investigated for soliciting funds during Cam's recruitment, but Cam was cleared of wrongdoing.
Who Are Cam Newton's Parents?
Cam Newton's parents are Cecil Newton Sr. and Jackie Newton. They have been pillars of the Atlanta community, providing a disciplined, faith-based upbringing for their three sons. Cecil Jr. was born on March 20, 1986, Cam on May 11, 1989, and Caylin on August 6, 1998. Cecil Jr. played center for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Cam played quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, and Caylin followed Cam to Auburn before pursuing a professional career.
Cecil Newton Sr.
Cecil Newton Sr. is a former NFL player turned Pentecostal bishop. He spent time with the Dallas Cowboys in 1983 and the Buffalo Bills in 1984 during preseason. A graduate of Savannah State University with a degree in electrical engineering, he later earned a Master's in divinity. He leads Holy Zion Centre of Deliverance in Georgia and runs the Cam Newton Foundation with his wife. In 2010, Cecil was at the center of an NCAA investigation into recruitment violations. Cam told the In Depth with Graham Bensinger podcast in January 2016: 'My father took the brunt of the blow. He was the person that everyone was pointing the finger at... it was a very dark time for our family.'
Jackie Newton
Jackie Newton is an ordained minister and director of Women's Ministries at Holy Zion. A former educator and AT&T employee, she founded M.A.D.E. (Mothers and Daughters Excelling), a women's outreach program. Her influence on Cam's fashion started as a punishment: in sixth grade, she made him wear church clothes to school to teach discipline. Instead of being embarrassed, Cam embraced the look. Jackie said: 'It feels like the joke was on me because he ended up liking it. It opened up his mind.' After Super Bowl 50, she sent Cam a viral text message urging him to stay 'hot' for God and use his platform for good, reminding him that 'You win with your character.'
FAQs
- Who is Cam Newton? A former NFL quarterback who played primarily for the Carolina Panthers.
- Who are Cam Newton's parents? Cecil Newton Sr. and Jackie Newton.
- Are Cam Newton's parents still married? Yes, they remain married and active in ministry and the Cam Newton Foundation.
- Did Cecil Newton Sr. go to jail? No criminal charges were ever filed in the NCAA eligibility probe.
- What does Cam Newton's dad do now? He serves as a bishop at Holy Zion Ministries and oversees Cam's business ventures.
- What is Cam Newton's parents' church? Holy Zion Ministries in Newnan and Atlanta, Georgia.
- Who is Cam Newton's youngest brother? Caylin Newton, who played quarterback at Howard University and wide receiver at Auburn.
Cam Newton's parents have navigated the highs of an NFL MVP career and the lows of public scandal, anchoring their family in faith and discipline. They saw three sons reach the pinnacle of professional sports.
