National Football League

QB Newton hires Favre's agent

Published Jan. 21, 2011 12:00 a.m. ET

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Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton has hired representation as he prepares for the NFL draft.

The former Auburn quarterback, who is skipping his senior season, signed with co-representatives, agent Bus Cook and Washington, D.C.-based Perennial Sports and Entertainment.

Perennial CEO Lamell McMorris confirmed the hiring Friday through a spokeswoman.

Cook's clients include currently retired quarterback Brett Favre.

Newton led the Tigers to a national championship, collecting the Heisman, Maxwell, Davey O'Brien and Manning awards. He also was a source of controversy since November after revelations surfaced that Newton's father, Cecil, shopped his services during Mississippi State's recruitment.