Slade Norris

Slade Norris is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League. He played college football for the Oregon State Beavers. He was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL draft.
Norris was also a member of the Seattle Seahawks, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Detroit Lions.

Professional career

Oakland Raiders

Norris was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL draft with the 126th overall pick. He was released at the end of the 2009 training camp but was later re-signed to their practice squad. Norris was promoted to the active roster in November 2009. On December 30, he was placed on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury. He was released from the practice squad by the Raiders on September 23, 2010.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Norris was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad on November 10, 2010. He was waived by the Jaguars on August 25, 2011.

Personal life

Norris currently resides in Dallas, Texas.