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The Gophers have received a commitment from Camdenton, MO OT Grant Norton. He chose the Gophers over Central Florida, Purdue, Bowling Green, and others. The 6-foot-8, 255-pound offensive tackle is the 22nd combined commitment in the 2018 class, including preferred walk-ons.
At 6-foot-8, 255 pounds, Norton has impressive length, but will need to fill out his frame with strength and conditioning work. He plays with an intense motor and flashes a mean streak to the whistle. He moves very well for his size and gets into the second level to find defenders. Norton’s footwork could use more polishing, but he exhibits a strong base and utilizes his hands well. In addition, Norton is more developed as a run blocker and needs to refine his stance as a pass protector. He sometimes leans as a pass protector, which gets him into trouble against power pass rushers. However, Norton has all the tools to be successful and can develop into a starting offensive tackle for the future.
Here’s his tape: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4393058/5806d7877bddf73ae086c35b
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At 6-foot-8, 255 pounds, Norton has impressive length, but will need to fill out his frame with strength and conditioning work. He plays with an intense motor and flashes a mean streak to the whistle. He moves very well for his size and gets into the second level to find defenders. Norton’s footwork could use more polishing, but he exhibits a strong base and utilizes his hands well. In addition, Norton is more developed as a run blocker and needs to refine his stance as a pass protector. He sometimes leans as a pass protector, which gets him into trouble against power pass rushers. However, Norton has all the tools to be successful and can develop into a starting offensive tackle for the future.
Here’s his tape: http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4393058/5806d7877bddf73ae086c35b
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