Arizona DL Bill Norton enters the NCAA Transfer Portal

Arizona defensive lineman Bill Norton has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, On3 has learned. Norton spent one season at Arizona and played at Georgia before transferring to the Wildcats.

In the 2023 campaign, Norton appeared in all 13 games for Arizona. He tallied 32 tackles (14 solo, 18 assists), 2.5 tackles for a loss of five yards, three passes defended, five quarterback hurries and two forced fumbles.

Norton redshirted in the 2019 and 2020 seasons at Georgia. While there, he mostly saw action as a reserve defensive lineman and special teams member. He recorded 12 total tackles over four seasons with the Bulldogs.

Bill Norton played high school football at Christian Brothers (TN), where he was a four-star prospect. He was the No. 157 overall recruit in the 2019 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

Bill Norton is not alone in the transfer portal

Norton is only the latest Arizona player to enter the transfer portal since Jedd Fisch left the program to serve as Washington’s next head coach. Arizona hired former San Jose State head coach Brent Brennan to replace Fisch.

Norton is the 23rd Arizona player to enter the transfer portal this offseason. The program has added nine players through the portal. Despite the setbacks, Brennan is confident he can help Arizona find success.

“I am so blessed and excited to come back to the University of Arizona,” Brennan said.“This incredible university is special to my family and I as it’s where I started as a coach as part Coach Tomey’s legacy. I can’t wait to meet the players, families, fans, alumni and supporters and build on the success the players and staff have started.”

He isn’t the only one hopeful for the new era of Arizona football.

“I am incredibly excited to announce Brent Brennan as the next Head Football Coach at the University of Arizona,” said Arizona vice president and director of athletics Dave Heeke. “Brent is an exceptional leader with a background of championship success on the field, on the recruiting trail, and as leader in the community.

“With strong connections to the Tucson community and an appreciation for the rich legacy of our program under legendary Head Coach Dick Tomey, Brent’s vision to continue the upward trajectory of Arizona Football is rooted in the historical excellence of the program.”

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. 

The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.