Colgate's Freshman LB Phenom with Elite Tackling Pedigree
Declan Norton, a 6'2", 215-lb freshman linebacker for the Colgate Raiders, redshirted the 2025 season but brings a high school resume packed with 152 solo tackles, 110 assists, 12 TFLs, and 9 sacks—capped by All-Ohio Third Team honors and team captaincy at Walsh Jesuit. Scouts rave about his tireless work ethic, relentless pursuit, and academic discipline, marking him as a disciplined, high-motor defender ready to develop into a FCS tackling machine. With an estimated $11K NIL value, he's a low-risk, high-upside fit for programs seeking gritty, scheme-versatile LBs.
