Kendrick Norton

Kendrick Norton (born June 7, 1997) is a former American football defensive tackle. He played college football at the University of Miami.

College career
Norton was able to earn honorable mention All-ACC honors at the conclusion of the 2017 season. He played in all 13 games, starting 12 in his junior year, making 26 tackles, 6.5 for loss, and two sacks. Norton was a third-team all-conference selection the previous season, starting all 13 games, compiling 39 tackles, 10 for loss, and two sacks in the middle of the 'Canes defense. The four-star recruit and Under Armour All-American from Jacksonville played in 12 games as a true freshman in 2015, posting 19 tackles and a sack.

Carolina Panthers
Norton was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the seventh round (242nd overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft. He was waived on September 1, 2018 and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was released on September 6, 2018, but was re-signed four days later.

Miami Dolphins
On December 19, 2018, Norton was signed by the Miami Dolphins off the Panthers practice squad.

On July 22, 2019, Dolphins waived Kendrick, but decided to give him a full-season salary.

Personal life
On July 4, 2019, Norton was involved in a car accident while driving on State Road 836, near Miami. He sustained multiple injuries that resulted in his left arm being amputated. Two days later, the league announced that his medical bills would be covered by a combination of both the league and the Dolphins' insurance.