Storm Norton
Storm Willis Norton is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He played college football for the Toledo Rockets and signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2017.
Professional career
Detroit Lions
Norton signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2017. He was waived on September 2, 2017, and was signed to the Lions' practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on September 9, 2017. He was waived two days later and was re-signed to the practice squad. He was released on September 25, 2017. He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 26, 2017, but was released a few days later.Arizona Cardinals
On November 6, 2017, Norton was signed to the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad. On November 30, Norton was released by the Cardinals.Minnesota Vikings
On December 12, 2017, Norton was signed to the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad. He was released on January 16, 2018. Norton signed a reserve/future contract with the Vikings on January 29.On September 1, 2018, Norton was waived by the Vikings and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on October 27. He was waived again on November 3, and re-signed to the practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Vikings on January 2, 2019.
On August 31, 2019, Norton was waived by the Vikings.
Los Angeles Wildcats
Norton was selected by the Los Angeles Wildcats of the XFL with the first overall pick in the second phase of the XFL draft. Pro Football Focus named Norton as the highest rated offensive lineman during the COVID-19 pandemic shortened XFL season. He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.Los Angeles Chargers
Norton signed with the Los Angeles Chargers on April 14, 2020.New Orleans Saints
On March 16, 2023, Norton signed a one-year contract with the New Orleans Saints. He was released on August 29, and re-signed to the practice squad.Atlanta Falcons
On September 26, 2023, Norton was signed by the Atlanta Falcons off of the Saints' practice squad. He made 14 appearances for Atlanta during the season. In 2024, Norton played in all 17 games for the Falcons, including one start.On August 22, 2025, it was announced that Norton would miss 6-to-8 weeks after undergoing ankle surgery. On October 22, Norton was designated to return from injured reserve. After his 21-day activation window closed on November 12, he reverted to season-ending injured reserve.