Kevin Norwood

Kevin Norwood (born September 23, 1989) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL draft. He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Early life Norwood was born and raised in Biloxi, Mississippi and has three brothers and one sister. He was ranked as the 69th overall prospect by the Mobile Press-Register's Super Southeast 120. He was member of the Orlando Sentinel All-Southern team in high school. He finished his career with a total of 81 receptions for 1,275 yards and 12 touchdowns. He won three BCS National Championships with the Crimson Tide.

Statistics Receiving Year G Rec Yds Avg TD 2010 13 3 56 18.7 1 2011 11 11 190 17.3 0 2012 13 29 461 15.9 4 2013 12 38 568 14.9 7 Career 49 81 1,275 15.7 12

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks Norwood was selected by the Seattle Seahawks with the 123rd pick in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL draft. As a rookie, he had nine receptions for 102 yards in nine games and two starts in the 2014 season.

Carolina Panthers Norwood was traded to the Carolina Panthers on August 30, 2015. On February 7, 2016, Norwood's Panthers played in Super Bowl 50. He was inactive for the game, which saw the Panthers fall to the Denver Broncos by a score of 24–10.

On September 3, 2016, Norwood was placed on injured reserve. Norwood was released on September 30, 2016.

San Diego Chargers On October 4, 2016, Norwood was signed to the practice squad of the San Diego Chargers. He was released on November 1, 2016.

New York Giants On November 9, 2016, Norwood was signed to the New York Giants' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Giants on January 9, 2017.

On August 14, 2017, Norwood was waived/injured by the Giants with a hip injury and placed on injured reserve. He was released with an injury settlement on November 22, 2017.