10 college football players that scared the crap out of us

9. Cam Newton

Though Cam Newton’s outfits may now make him one of the least terrifying players in the NFL, Newton was a force in college football during his time at Auburn.

His method of getting there was rocky, at best, filled with rumors that ranged from stolen items and rumors of him being paid to play. Newton’s path to the Tigers was scandal-clad but culminated in a ridiculous perfect season and 2010 Heisman Trophy.

Newton, the physical runner and hard-hitter he used to be, was known for his physicality and ability to break tackles without being brought down. That led to his immense success in running the ball, and there was no shortage of arm talent for Newton, who had great success in the passing game as well. Though Newton was never mean on the level of some other players on this list, he was a tough runner who wasn’t afraid of contact and often even sought it out for the extra yardage that came with it for someone of his size.

As a 6-foot-5, 240-pound quarterback Newton was a nightmare for any cornerback or smaller linebacker to trying to make a tackle in isolation, and lands firmly as one of college football’s most terrifying players at the quarterback position.

Did we mention his fashion sense can sometimes send shudders through even the world’s most ludicrous designers?