100 in 100: Eric Norwood (62 of 100)

by Drew Kerr on Mar 14, 2010 2:05 PM PDT in 100 in 100 (2010)

In 2006, Eric Norwood enrolled at The University of South Carolina and began his collegiate career with the Gamecocks. As a freshman, Norwood began blazing the turf up. He recorded 30 tackles (9 for a loss), 7 sacks, and 5 hurries. After his freshman he continued his success and proved to be a fierce pass rushing Linebacker his sophomore, junior, and senior years. Norwood also spent time playing the defensive end position. He's more than likely going to take on the role of an outside linebacker once he hits the NFL. After Norwoods junior year, he decided to declare for the NFL draft but after losing the Outback Bowl decided to return to play his Senior year. Norwood seemed to have made the right choice; alot of players that have returned for their senior years have gone on to have successful careers in the NFL.

Below, we'll take a look at some of the linebacker's accomplishments...

This video has a mixture of highlights as well as an interview with senior linebacker Eric Norwood. It's a pretty good interview with plenty of interest. If you have a few minutes, it's worth taking a look at.

AWARDS AND HONORS:

2006 First Team Freshman All-American
2007 First Team All-SEC
2008 First Team All-SEC
2009 First Team All-SEC
2009 Elite Performer, Linebacker Trophy
2009 First Team All-American

CAREER STATS:

Stats Overview	Tackles						Misc		Interceptions
YEAR	TOT	SOLO	AST	SACK	STF	STFY	FF	BK	INT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	PD
2006	30	19	11	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
2007	68	44	24	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
2008	75	49	26	9	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
2009	81	54	27	7	0	0	0	0	2	36	18.0	35	1	0

2009 Regular Season Game Log			Tackles						Misc		Interceptions
DATE	OPP	RESULT	TOT	SOLO	AST	SACK	STF	STFY	FF	BK	INT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	PD
9/3	@North Carolina State	W 7-3	8	5	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
9/12	@Georgia	L 41-37	5	2	3	1	0	0	0	0	1	35	35.0	35	1	0
9/19	Florida Atlantic	W 38-16	4	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
9/24	Mississippi	W 16-10	10	7	3	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
10/3	South Carolina State	W 38-14	3	1	2	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	1.0	1	0	0
10/10	Kentucky	W 28-26	8	7	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
10/17	@Alabama	L 20-6	6	2	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
10/24	Vanderbilt	W 14-10	4	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	1
10/31	@Tennessee	L 31-13	6	4	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	2
11/7	@Arkansas	L 33-16	8	3	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
11/14	Florida	L 24-14	4	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0
11/28	Clemson	W 34-17	5	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0

2009 Postseason Game Log

Tackles

Misc

Interceptions

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RESULT

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@Connecticut

L 20-7

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SUMMARY AND PROJECTION:

I believe Eric Norwood will be considered in the 1st Round but there is a chance that he could find himself being selected in the second and that is the most probable scenario. I think the Saints could be the best fit as a 1st Rounder considering that they lost Scott Fujita. They will need to plug in some of the same type of energy to replace him if they want to make another Superbowl run. Norwood weighed in at 245 LBS and measured 6'1" at the combine a few weeks ago.

Possibilities -- 1st Round: Picks 20-32, 2nd Round: Picks 33-64

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You don't think he can play 3-4 OLB?

What we've got here is a failure to communicate.

by SportsChicken on Mar 14, 2010 5:27 PM PDT reply actions

I more than thin he can play a 3-4 linebacker and if he was around lets

say the third round which i don’t but he’s a hell of player and south carolina has been putting out some good players and he’s one of them bet and he’s a senior polished ‘’ child please ’’,

by jayjonna415 on Mar 15, 2010 8:53 AM PDT reply actions