University of South Alabama Athletics

Jaguar Highlights: Could contribute on the offensive line.

As A Junior (2010): Did not see action.

Chattanooga Highlights (2007-09): Signed with the school in February 2007, but did not appear in a game.

High School Highlights: Lettered four years at Mary G. Montgomery HS ... An all-region selection and named the Vikings’ most valuable defensive lineman as a senior after collecting 84 total tackles with five sacks and two forced fumbles ... Also played offensive line at MGMHS ... Also earned four letters in track and field, participating in the javelin, the shot put and the 400-meter relay ... Competed in weightlifting as well, recording the top weight and top overall bench press in 2006.

Personal: Full name is James Ryan Norris ... Born Oct. 5, 1988, in Mobile, Ala. ... Son of Russel and Debbie Norris ... Is the third of four children, and the only boy in his family ... Favorite movie is  “Forrest Gump” ... Favorite book is “Lord of the Flies” ... Favorite team is the New Orleans Saints ... Favorite athlete is Bo Jackson ... Favorite musical artist is Lil Wayne ... Enjoys seafood ... Favorite subject is literature ... Would like to teach and coach in the future ... Also recruited by Alabama and Southern Mississippi out of high school ... An exercise science major.