Jani Norwood

2024 - True Freshman Season Appeared in five games during 2024 campaign • Made first career start in the Fenway Bowl against UConn Eastern Randolph High School An early enrollee who is a three-star prospect ranked as the nation’s 52nd-best interior offensive lineman and the No. 17 player in North Carolina by Rivals • An all-state, four-time all-conference, three-time all-county and two-time all-region performer • A Shrine Bowl selection • A four-year starter along the offensive line • Finished his career with a 93.5% blocking grade and 232 pancakes, while only allowing four sacks • Averaged 6.3 pancakes per game as a senior with a 95% blocking grade • Posted 5.5 pancakes per game with a 92% blocking grade as a junior • Also played basketball and baseball • A four-time academic all-conference performer • A member of the theatre dance group • Coached by Burton Cates. Personal Son of Shaneen Norwood and Craig Lesane • Birthday is Oct. 1.