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Kenneth Howard Norton Jr. (born September 29, 1966) is an American football coach and former player who is the linebackers coach for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UCLA Bruins and was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round of the 1988 NFL draft .
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Oct 28, 2023 · As a linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers, Norton was an All-Pro, a three-time Pro Bowler, and a three-time Super Bowl champion. He retired and became a coach, teaching the next generation of linebackers how to play the position. This is the story of Ken Norton Jr.
Norton Jr. joins the Commanders after recently serving as the linebackers coach for UCLA for the 2022-23 seasons. Norton Jr. brings 12 years of NFL coaching experience to Washinton including nine seasons with the Seattle Seahawks (2010-14, 2018-21), and three with the Las Vegas Raiders (2015-17).
Nov 29, 2021 · Norton Jr. uses lessons learned from his father, late heavyweight champion Ken Norton Sr., to deal with adversity and improve the Seahawks' defense.
Feb 22, 2024 · In 1993, Norton had the best season of his career, earning a Pro Bowl and Second Team All-Pro selection for recording 159 tackles, an interception and two sacks. He also helped the Cowboys win Super Bowls in 1992 and 1993, scoring a touchdown on a fumble recovery in Super Bowl XXVII.
Aug 31, 2004 · Ken Norton Jr. joined the UCLA staff as inside linebackers coach in March of 2022. In 2023, he will coach all linebackers. Norton returned to Westwood, where he was a 1987 first-team All-America selection and Butkus Award finalist at linebacker.
