Moran Norris

Torrance Moran Norris(/ˈmɒrən/MORR-ən;born June 16, 1978) is an American former professionalfootballfullback.He was selected by theNew Orleans Saintsin the fourth round of the2001 NFL draft.He playedcollege footballatKansas.

Moran Norris

Norris in September 2009
No. 33, 44, 40
Position:	Fullback
Personal information
Born:	(1978-06-16)June 16, 1978 Houston, Texas,U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:	Houston (TX) Madison
College:	Kansas
NFL draft:	2001/ round: 4 / pick: 125
Career history
New Orleans Saints(2001–2002) Houston Texans(2002–2005) San Francisco 49ers(2006–2007) Detroit Lions(2008) San Francisco 49ers (2009–2011) Houston Texans (2012)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Third-team All-Big 12(2000)
Career NFL statistics
Games played: 140 Rushing attempts: 28 Rushing yards: 67 Rushing touchdowns: 1 Receptions: 38 Receiving yards: 198 Receiving touchdowns: 3 StatsatPro Football Reference

Norris has also played for theHouston Texans,Detroit LionsandSan Francisco 49ers.

Early life

Moran graduated fromMadison High Schoolin Houston, Texas in 1996.

College career

Norris went on to play for theUniversity of Kansas.

Professional career

New Orleans Saints

He was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the fourth round (115th overall) in the2001 NFL draft.Norris played his entire season with the Saints before being waived on September 17, 2002.

Houston Texans (first stint)

A day after being waived by the Saints, Norris was claimed off waived by the Houston Texans on September 18, 2002. He was a member of the Texans through the 2005 season. In 2005, Norris played in all 16 games with five starts and had one reception for four yards and 12 special teams tackles.

San Francisco 49ers (first stint)

Norris was signed as afree agentby the 49ers in 2006. That season, he helped 49ersrunning backFrank Gorerush for 1,695 yards and earn aPro Bowlselection. Norris caught two passes for touchdowns that season; one of those coming in theseason finaleagainst theDenver Broncos,helping to knock them out of theplayoffs.

Norris was released by the 49ers during final cuts on August 30, 2008.

Detroit Lions

Norris was signed by the Detroit Lions on 9 October 2008 after running backMarcus Thomaswas waived. Norris was released before the team's next game on 12 October 2008 whenquarterbackDrew Hensonwas promoted to the active roster. Norris was once again signed by the Lions on 13 October 2008 aftersafetyGerald Alexanderwas put on theinjured reserve list.

San Francisco 49ers (second stint)

Anunrestricted free agentin the 2009 offseason, Norris was re-signed by the San Francisco 49ers on February 27, 2009. The three-year, $5 million contract included a $1.5-million signing bonus.

Houston Texans (second stint)

Norris had a brief stint with the Texans during the 2012 preseason. He was signed on June 14, 2012, and was released on August 31.

Moran Norris Foundation

The Moran Norris Foundation was started in 2005. Moran and his wife Tamara, both Houston natives created the foundation to help at-risk students achieve their goals.