SCOUTING REPORT
Physically gifted lineman with a bright future ahead ... expected to start at right tackle as a redshirt freshman ... possesses tremendous size and strength and remarkable athleticism ... performed like a veteran during much of the spring but will become more dominant with additional experience.

2003 SEASON
Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL
Three-year letterwinner as an offensive and defensive lineman at Dublin Scioto High School ... 2002 first-team all-state selection ... also first-team all-district and all-conference as a senior ... named to the Columbus Dispatch Metro All-Star Team ... selected honorable mention all-district and second-team all-conference as a junior ... helped the Irish to conference titles as a senior and junior ... team posted a combined 19-4 record and qualified for two state playoffs during his last two seasons ... coached by Karl Johnson ... also a three-year letterwinner at lacrosse.

PERSONAL
Born Jan. 15, 1985 (19 years old) ... son of Steve and Jean Norden ... major is general business.