Norman Shuford

Height:
5-9
Weight:
180
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Southfield, Mich.
High School:
Harrison HS

Made the move to running back in the Spring of 2009.

Freshman (2008): Redshirted.

Prior to Akron: Comes from one of the most successful programs in the state of Michigan, winning 12 stats titles to tie for first for most titles in the state ... Rated the 122nd-best running back in the nation by Scouts Inc./ESPN.com ... Listed on the Michigan Elite Top 40, Rivals.com Michigan Top 100 and Blue Chip Michigan Top 60 ... Second team All-State as a junior and senior ... A two-time all-city, all-area, all-metro and All-OAA conference ... As a senior, had 1,578 yards and 20 touchdowns rushing, while catching 42 passes for 500 yards and eight touchdowns ... On defense, 51 tackles, including three sacks, with three interceptions ... Rushed for 1,200 yards and 13 TDs as a junior ... On defense, had 33 tackles with three picks ... For his career, rushed for 5,454 yards and 67 TDs, while catching 101 passes for 1,695 yards and 18 TDs ... A track star as well, being All-State in the 100m, 4x100m and 4x200m.