“Their persistence in going after me and there is a lot of straight shooters on the coaching staff,” Norman-Lott said about his decision. “There are genuine people and I feel like can connect with them. Those were some of the reasons.”
Garner and his reputation for getting the most out of his players legendary as he routinely puts players in the NFL. He and Norman-Lott jived and that made the decision easy.
“It was definitely a pleasant feeling know he was true in what he said,” Norman-Lott said. “That in itself put him higher on the board with where I was when I entered again.
“When I asked for an answer he is going to tell me the truth. He isn’t going to shuffle stuff around. He is going to give me the straight shot truth. Banks, the straight shot truth and coach Heupel the same thing. Just good genuine people.”
By clicking "Subscribe to Newsletter", I agree to On3's Privacy Notice, Terms, and use of my personal information described therein.
Norman-Lott loved what he found in Josh Heupel.
Norman-Lott has 45 tackles and four sacks in his time at Arizona State. He has three years to play two.
“I think my ability to rush the passer, making the quarterback uncomfortable and my quick twitch movement,” Norman-Lott said about what he brings to the table. “Coach Garner has already bred a great D-Line room. I’m going to just a an attribute to help what is already great.”
He models his game after Geno Atkins and Aaron Donald in terms of staying low and staying active. Norman-Lott will begin school on January 23rd and he can’t wait to get started.
“I’m getting antsy,” Norman-Lott said. “All the buildup but I’m ready.”
Oakland High School (Tenn.) standout running back Daune Morris was one of Tennessee's 2025 signees announced on Wednesday to start the early signing...
When David Sanders Jr. and family showed up in Columbus (Ohio) less than two weeks before signing day, it was not an ideal circumstance for Tennessee...
Tennessee never went away in the recruitment of Isaiah Campbell, even after he committed to Clemson earlier in the year, and on Wednesday afternoon,...
Atlanta (Ga.) Westlake High School elite wide receiver prospect Travis Smith is officially a Tennessee Volunteer after signing his National Letter of...
Murfreesboro (Tenn.) Oakland High School standout running back Daune Morris has made it official and signed his National Letter of Intent to play for...
Ensworth High School (Tenn.) standout defensive lineman Ethan Utley has been a pivotal member of Tennessee's 2025 recruiting class. He is officially...
2025 four-star New Jersey EDGE Jayden Loftin committed to Tennessee over the summer, and he has remained locked in with the Vols since. Loftin signed...
Moody High School (Ala.) defensive back Sidney Walton committed to Tennessee in April, and he is officially a Vol after signing his letter of intent...
Charlotte (N.C.) North Mecklenburg High School standout Charles House committed to the Vols over Alabama and Georgia in June. The standout defensive...
