Brett Norfleet

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Brett Norfleet
Missouri Tigers–No. 87
Position Tight end
ClassSophomore
Personal information
Born: O'Fallon, Missouri
Height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight235 lb (107 kg)
Career history
College
High school Francis Howell (St. Charles, Missouri)
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-SEC Freshman (2023)

Brett Norfleet is an American football tight end for the Missouri Tigers.

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Early life and high school

Norfleet attended high school at Francis Howell where he played both football and baseball. [1] In Norfleet's junior season, he hauled in 26 receptions for 416 yards and five touchdowns, while also having three sacks. [2] Coming out of high school, Norfleet was committed to play football and baseball where he was rated as a four star recruit. [3] Norfleet also held offers from schools such as Alabama, Arizona State, Arkansas, Auburn, Colorado, Florida State, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, Kentucky, Miami, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Ohio State, Purdue, Tennessee, Virginia Tech, Washington, West Virginia and USC. [4] Ultimately, Norfleet decided to commit to play college football and baseball for the Missouri Tigers. [5] [6]

College career

In the 2023 season finale, Norfleet had a breakout game hauling in three receptions for 32 yards and two touchdowns in a win over rival Arkansas. [7] Norfleet finished the 2023 season bringing in 18 receptions for 198 yards and three touchdowns. [8] For his performance in his freshman season, Norfleet was named to the SEC all freshman team. [9] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Norfleet decided to fully commit to playing football and decided not to play baseball for Missouri. [10]

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References

  1. ↑ Warren, Peter (21 November 2021). "2023 4-star Brett Norfleet commits to playing football, baseball at Missouri". On3.com. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  2. ↑ Kwiecinski, Chris (24 April 2022). "How high school junior Brett Norfleet is biding his time to be Mizzou football and baseball star". Columbia Daily Tribune. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  3. ↑ Matter, Dave (21 November 2021). "Mizzou lands pledge from four-star Francis Howell standout Brett Norfleet Mizzou lands pledge from four-star Francis Howell standout Brett Norfleet". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  4. ↑ Kvidahl, David (23 August 2022). "No. 4: Mizzou landed a unique talent in Francis Howell's Norfleet". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  5. ↑ Morgensztern, Alan (20 April 2022). "Meet Brett Norfleet, the two-sport athlete from St. Charles, Missouri". The Maneater. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  6. ↑ Galatzan, Matt (21 December 2022). "TE Brett Norfleet Signs With Missouri Tigers". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  7. ↑ Van Zummeren, Joey (4 March 2024). "Cody Schrader Predicts Brett Norfleet to be Best Tight End in College Football". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  8. ↑ De Siver, Hunter (7 December 2023). "Missouri's Brett Norfleet Makes SEC All-Freshman Team". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  9. ↑ Pinnell, Kyle (7 December 2023). "Tight end Norfleet only MU player named to SEC All-Freshman team". Columbia Missourian. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
  10. ↑ Pinnell, Kyle (5 January 2024). "TE Norfleet to stick to football; DT Jernigan declares for NFL Draft". Columbia Missourian. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
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