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Former NFL MVP Cam Newton Joins ESPN's First Take

Cam Newton continues to broaden his career in media by joining ESPN's First Take.

Kyle T. Mosley

Dec 16, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Former NFL quarterback Cam Newton watches a game between the Howard Bison and Florida A&M Rattlers in the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Dec 16, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Former NFL quarterback Cam Newton watches a game between the Howard Bison and Florida A&M Rattlers in the first half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images / Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL MVP Cam Newton continues to broaden his career in media. Tennessee State will play host to ESPN's First Take this Friday, and a new commentator will join HBCU legends Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe and co-host Molly Qerim.

ESPN agreed with Newton to become a regular commentator on the daily debate news show. He'll debut with the show on First Take's HBCU roadshow at Tennessee State before the square-off against Eastern Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 12.

"Cam Newton's addition to First Take brings an electrifying presence, enhancing our roster of top-tier personalities. His dynamic charisma, combined with the high-profile debates alongside Stephen A. Smith, will create compelling, must-watch television for fans," David Roberts, Executive Vice President/Executive Editor of Sports News and Entertainment at ESPN, stated.

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Cam Newton won the Heisman Trophy, Maxwell Trophy, Manning Award, and Walter Camp Award during his 2010 collegiate campaign. He guided the Auburn Tigers football team to the FBS National Championship for the 2010 football season.

The Carolina Panthers selected him out of Auburn University as the first overall draft pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. Newton excelled in the NFL, becoming the AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (2011), AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2015), and NFL Most Valuable Player (2015).

He was selected as a First Team AP All-Pro quarterback in 2015 and voted to three NFL Pro Bowls (2011, 2013, 2015).

Since leaving professional football, Newton has become a nationally recognized podcaster and a highly successful entrepreneur. He has taken the time to speak to HBCU football coaches, inspire players, and attend events.

His first appearance on First Take will be Friday, Oct. 11.

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Kyle T. Mosley
KYLE T. MOSLEY

I am Kyle T. Mosley, the Founder, Managing Editor, and Chief Reporter for the HBCU Legends, Saints News Network, and Pelicans Scoop on FanNation a Sports Illustrated team channel since October 2019.  Morehouse Alum, McDonogh #35 Roneagles (NOLA), Drum Major of the Tenacious Four.  My Father, Mother, Grandmother, Aunts and Uncles were HBCU graduates! Host of "Blow the Whistle" HBCU Legends, "The Quad" with Coach Steward, and "Bayou Blitz" Podcasts. Radio/Media Appearances:  WWL AM/FM Radio in New Orleans (Mike Detillier/Bobby Hebert),  KCOH AM 1230 in Houston (Ralph Cooper), WBOK AM in New Orleans (Reggie Flood/Ro Brown), and 103.7FM "The Game" (Jordy Hultberg/Clint Domingue), College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt), Jeff Lightsly Show, and Offscript TV on YouTube. Television Appearance: Fox26 in Houston on The Isiah Carey Factor, College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt). My Notable Interviews:  Byron Allen (Media Mogul), Deion Sanders (Jackson State University, Head Coach), Tomekia Reed (Jackson State Lady Tigers Basketball Coach), Taylor Rooks (NBA Reporter), Swin Cash (VP of Basketball - New Orlean Pelicans), Demario and Tamala Davis (NFL Player), Jerry Rice (Hall of Famer), Doug Williams (HBCU & NFL Legend), Emmitt Smith (Hall of Famer), James "Shack" Harris (HBCU & NFL Legend), Cris Carter (Hall of Famer), Solomon Wilcots (SiriusXM NFL Host), Steve Wyche (NFL Network), Jim Trotter (NFL Network), Travis Williams (Founder of HBCU All-Stars, LLC), Malcolm Jenkins (NFL Player), Cam Jordan (NFL), Demario Davis (NFL), Allan Houston (NBA All-Star), Drew Brees (Former NFL QB), Deuce McAllister (Former NFL RB), Willie Roaf (NFL Hall of Fame), Jim Everett (Former NFL Player), Quinn Early (Former NFL Player), Dr. Reef (NFL Players' Trainer Specialist), Nataria Holloway (VP of the NFL). I am building a new team of journalists, podcasters, videographers, and interns.  For media requests, interviews, or interest in joining HBCU Legends, please contact me at kmosley@hbcusi.com. Follow me:

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