Cecil Newton is an American Football Player. Cecil Newton is an undrafted center out of Tennessee State. He was able to get his first NFL opportunity with the Jacksonville Jaguars but never played in a game.
Table of Biography
Birth Facts and Education
Cecil Newton was born on March 20, 1986, in Savannah, Georgia, USA. He is 36 years old and is under the astrological sign, Pisces. He holds American nationality and his full name is Cecil Newton Jr.
His father’s name is Cecil Newton Sr. and his mother’s name is Jackie Newton. He also has two brothers and their names are Cam Newton and Caylin Newton. Likewise, his father was able to play college football, as a safety and linebacker, for Savannah State. He then cut the pre-season rosters of the 1983 Dallas Cowboys and 1984 Buffalo Bills, as safety on both teams.
On the other hand, Cam Newton has currently signed to the Carolina Panthers and won the 2010 Heisman Trophy while playing quarterback for Auburn University, and won the 2010 National Championship during his tenure there. He also was the first pick in the 2011 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers.
Regarding Cecil’s educational background and qualifications, he attended Tennessee State University. He was able to play football during his college years and his position on the team during his college football playing year was center.
Caption: Cecil along with his family (Source: HBCU Gameday)
Career and Professional Life
Cecil Newton, after playing football during college, was not able to draft for NFL 2009. And, because he was undrafted, he later went on to sing with Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent. He has been able to play for several clubs during his professional years in football. Likewise, the Jacksonville Jaguars endorsed him as an undrafted free agent and on September 5, he was waived from the final cuts. But, he was soon re-endorsed to the group’s training crew the next day. So, the Jaguars promoted him to the active roster list on December 21.
Moreover, the Hartford Colonials drafted him with the eleventh overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. And, after the Colonials suspended activities for the 2011 season, his privileges were gained by the Omaha Nighthawks in a dispersal draft. He then was able to endorse the New Orleans Saints on August 1, 2011.
Cecil went on to endorse the Green Bay Packers’ training crew and he was let go on October 23 from the team. Furthermore, on November 28, 2011, he was able to sign with Baltimore Raven’s practice squad.
Caption: Cecil Newton playing (Source: AL.com)
Relationship Status
Cecil Newton tied the knot with Bethany. The couple has two children together and their names are Miya Newton and Cecil Barrack Newton. The family is enjoying happy life and there is no any kind of rumors of splitting any time soon. And they might be carrying on their relationship[ for a life long.
Body Measurements
Cecil Newton has a height of 6 feet 2 inches and his weight is 142 Kg but his other body measurements are unknown. Moreover, Newton has black hair and dark brown eyes.
Caption: Cecil Newton during the game (Source: Getty Images)
Social Media and Net Worth
Cecil Newton is not active on any social media platforms and doesn’t own any social accounts as of now. He most likely has wanted to stay away from the social world.
According to playersbio, Cecil Newton has a net worth of $6 million and his main income source is his football career.
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