Toledo, Ohio – University of Toledo offensive lineman Storm Norton (Toledo, Ohio) signed a free agent contract with the Detroit Lions on Saturday immediately following the conclusion of the NFL Draft.
Norton becomes the fourth Rocket to join an NFL team. Teammates Kareem Hunt (Kansas City), Michael Roberts (Detroit) and Treyvon Hester (Oakland) were all selected in the NFL Draft.
Norton, 6-8, 306 pounds, is a two-time, first-team All-MAC selection at left tackle. He was the leader of a unit that allowed just 14 sacks in 2016 and powered a Rocket offense that led the MAC in total offense (517.