Newton is a top 15 athlete.
If he doesn't fit the QB profile, you could always make him a RB, TE or even a SS or LB.
Regarding character issues - I'd be careful about writing him off prematurely. I admit that I haven't been scrutinizing every Newton story to hit the media, but - on face value - believe there's a significant difference between, say, (a) robbing a bank, beating up a girlfriend or shooting somebody and (b) letting an agent (or a mom, dad or uncle or coach) talk you into taking money from an agent or otherwise violating NCAA recruiting regs.
Separate but related - We should be careful to distinguish whether a trangression reflects a genuine ongoing character flaw or merely a stupid decision made immaturely.
Warren Sapp and Randy Moss were two prospects many teams wrote off due to "character issues." While neither were exactly angels, they went on to have productive careers and help their teams be successful.
Bottom line: Is Newton the next Sapp or the next Phillips?
