Jerious Norwood

American football running back, Super Bowl champion

Jerious Norwood - American football running back, Super Bowl champion
Born

July 29th, 1983
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional American football running back, played in the National Football League (NFL). Drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2006 NFL Draft. Compiled notable achievements during tenure with the Falcons and later with the New York Jets. Contributed to the Falcons' postseason runs and gained recognition for speed and agility on the field.

Played for Atlanta Falcons from 2006 to 2009

Contributed to the Falcons' Super Bowl run

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