I'Ziah Emery arrives at Norfolk State with tackle-hunting juice and big-play pedigree
I'Ziah Emery is a young Norfolk State linebacker with a high-floor résumé: in his 2024 high school season, he was credited with 103 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, five fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles, and two defensive touchdowns, plus Peninsula District Defensive Player of the Year honors and two-time First Team All-State recognition. Norfolk State lists him at 6-foot, 217 pounds, and the appeal is obvious—he looks like a physical, instinctive run stopper who creates chaos, not just clean-up stats. He has not posted college stats yet, so the fit question is about projection, but the talent and playmaking pop are real.
