Norton starred as a prep for Whitmer High School in Toledo, Ohio. He was a First-Team All-State selection and the District’s Lineman of the Year. Like most kids dream of, Norton got the opportunity to play for his hometown Toledo Rockets after graduating.
Following a redshirt season in 2012, Norton played sparingly in a reserve role in seven games. As a sophomore, he got the first three starts of his career at left tackle while playing in 13 contests total.
Norton started the final 26 games of his career as a junior and senior.