Storm Norton

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Storm Norton
Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1994-05-16) May 16, 1994 (age 29)
Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight:317 lb (144 kg)
Career information
High school:Whitmer (Toledo, Ohio)
College:Toledo
Undrafted:2017
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Games played:50
Games started:21
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Storm Willis Norton (born May 16, 1994) is an

undrafted free agent in 2017.[1][2]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split
20-yard shuttle
Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 7+14 in
(2.01 m)
307 lb
(139 kg)
35+14 in
(0.90 m)
10+18 in
(0.26 m)
5.12 s 1.74 s 2.94 s 4.64 s 7.40 s 28.5 in
(0.72 m)
8 ft 10 in
(2.69 m)
15 reps
All values from
Pro Day[3][4]

Detroit Lions

Norton signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2017.[5] He was waived on September 2, 2017, and was signed to the Lions' practice squad the next day.[6][7] He was promoted to the active roster on September 9, 2017.[8] He was waived two days later and was re-signed to the practice squad.[9][10] He was released on September 25, 2017.[11] He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 26, 2017, but was released a few days later.[12][13]

Arizona Cardinals

On November 6, 2017, Norton was signed to the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad.[14] On November 30, 2017, Norton was released by the Cardinals.[15]

Minnesota Vikings

On December 12, 2017, Norton was signed to the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad.[16] He was released on January 16, 2018.[17] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Vikings on January 29, 2018.[18]

On September 1, 2018, Norton was waived by the Vikings and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[19][20] He was promoted to the active roster on October 27, 2018.[21] He was waived again on November 3, 2018, and re-signed to the practice squad.[22] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Vikings on January 2, 2019.[23]

On August 31, 2019, Norton was waived by the Vikings.[24]

Los Angeles Wildcats

Norton was selected by the

2020 XFL Draft.[25] Pro Football Focus named Norton as the highest rated offensive lineman during the COVID-19 pandemic shortened XFL season.[26] He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.[27]

Los Angeles Chargers

Norton signed with the Los Angeles Chargers on April 14, 2020.[28]

New Orleans Saints

On March 16, 2023, Norton signed a one-year contract with the New Orleans Saints.[29] He was released on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad.[30][31]

Atlanta Falcons

On September 26, 2023, Norton was signed by the Atlanta Falcons off the Saints practice squad.[32]

References

  1. ^ "Storm Norton Doesn't Get Drafted but According to Reports Gets a Quick Call from the Detroit Lions". April 29, 2017.
  2. ^ "Storm Norton Signs with Lions as Undrafted Free Agent".
  3. ^ "2017 NFL Draft Scout Storm Norton College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
  4. ^ "Storm Norton 2017 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
  5. ^ "Lions sign 8 2017 NFL draft picks and 14 undrafted rookie free agents". DetroitLions.com. May 12, 2017. Archived from the original on February 3, 2018.
  6. ^ "Lions establish 53-man roster". DetroitLions.com. September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on September 3, 2017.
  7. ^ "Lions assigned G Zac Kerin and T Brian Mihalik via waivers". DetroitLions.com. September 3, 2017. Archived from the original on December 9, 2017.
  8. ^ "Lions sign T Storm Norton to active roster and release LB Nick Bellore". DetroitLions.com. September 9, 2017.
  9. ^ "Lions sign LB Nick Bellore to the active roster and DT Daniel Ross to the practice squad". DetroitLions.com. September 11, 2017.
  10. ^ "Lions re-sign Storm Norton to practice squad, waive Pat O'Connor". PrideOfDetroit.com. September 13, 2017.
  11. ^ "Lions sign T Dan Skipper to practice squad". DetroitLions.com. September 25, 2017. Archived from the original on September 27, 2017.
  12. ^ "Lions sign T Dan Skipper to active roster and T Storm Norton to practice squad". DetroitLions.com. October 26, 2017. Archived from the original on June 24, 2018.
  13. ^ "Lions sign free agent G Don Barclay and waive T Dan Skipper". DetroitLions.com. October 31, 2017. Archived from the original on February 6, 2018.
  14. ^ Gantt, Darin (November 6, 2017). "Cardinals put center on IR, sign Max Tuerk from Chargers practice squad". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
  15. ^ "Cardinals shuffle practice squad roster, release QB Mike Bercovici". ArizonaSports.com. November 30, 2017.
  16. ^ "Vikings Sign Former Lions Tackle Storm Norton to Practice Squad". Vikings.com. December 12, 2017.
  17. ^ "Vikings Sign TE Nick Truesdell to the Practice Squad". Vikings.com. January 16, 2018.
  18. ^ "Vikings sign Jack Tocho, Storm Norton to reserve/futures deals". TwinCities.com. January 29, 2018.
  19. ^ "Vikings Announce Roster Moves, Set Initial 53-Man Roster". Vikings.com. September 1, 2018.
  20. ^ "Vikings Claim P Matt Wile Via Waivers, Sign 9 Others To Practice Squad". Vikings.com. September 2, 2018.
  21. ^ "Vikings Announce Roster Moves, Sign T Storm Norton To Active Roster". Vikings.com. October 27, 2018.
  22. ^ "Vikings Sign Chad Beebe To 53-Man Roster". Vikings.com. November 3, 2018.
  23. ^ "Vikings Announce Reserve / Future Free Agent Signings". Vikings.com. January 2, 2019.
  24. ^ "Vikings Announce Roster Moves, Set Initial 53-Man Roster". Vikings.com. August 31, 2019.
  25. ^ Mark, The. "XFL Offensive Line Draft Tracker, Phase #2 (OT, OG, OC)". xflnewshub.com. XFL News Hub. Retrieved October 15, 2019.
  26. ^ @XFL2023 (April 8, 2020). "The grades are in. ⁣⁣Take a look at the highest-graded players of the season according to @PFF" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  27. ^ Condotta, Bob (April 10, 2020). "XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue". SeattleTimes.com. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  28. ^ "Los Angeles Chargers Sign Tackle Storm Norton". Chargers.com. April 14, 2020. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
  29. ^ "New Orleans Saints agree to terms with tackle Storm Norton on one-year contract". NewOrleansSaints.com. March 21, 2023.
  30. ^ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. August 29, 2023.
  31. ^ "New Orleans Saints announce practice squad additions". NewOrleansSaints.com. August 30, 2023.
  32. ^ "Falcons place linebacker Troy Andersen on injured reserve". AtlantaFalcons.com. September 26, 2023.

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