AUBURN, Alabama – Not many current students have a statue erected on campus to honor his accomplishments. Cam Newton does.

The former Heisman Trophy winner and present-day Carolina Panthers quarterback has returned to Auburn and is taking classes this spring.

Newton, who won the Heisman at Auburn in 2010 when he helped lead the Tigers to the BCS national championship, has told school officials he wants to get his degree, but has declined interviews about his return.

"He wants to focus on school and be a normal student," said Kirk Sampson, Associate Athletics Director for Communication.

Newton already has a job: He signed a $22 million contract with Carolina in 2011 and makes millions more in endorsements.

Auburn honored Newton in the spring with a statue outside of Jordan-Hare Stadium for his Heisman Trophy season.

Newton led the SEC in rushing and total offense his only season at Auburn. He was the No. 1 draft pick by Carolina in 2011. He set NFL rookie records his first year and was named the AP offensive rookie of the year.

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