Ken Norton Jr.
Ken Norton Jr. is a former NFL linebacker and current coach. The Dallas Cowboys took him in the second round of the 1988 draft out of UCLA, and he became the first player to win three consecutive Super Bowls, doing it with the Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers. He is the son of heavyweight boxing champion Ken Norton.
Quick Facts
- Current team
- Washington Commanders
- Position
- Linebackers coach
- Career position
- Linebacker
- Career number
- 51
- Born
- 29 September 1966
- Birthplace
- Jacksonville, Illinois, U.S.
- High school
- Westchester (Los Angeles, California)
- College
- UCLA (1984–1987)
Lore & Background
Norton was a running back at Westchester High School in California and was converted to linebacker at UCLA, where he played from 1984 to 1987. He led the Bruins in tackles in 1986 and 1987, was their defensive MVP in 1987, and helped them to four straight bowl wins.
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