Norman Price (American football)


Norman Henry Price II is a gridiron football offensive guard for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He played college football at Southern Mississippi.

Early years

Price was born to Charlotte and Norman Price. Price graduated from Vicksburg High School where he played football and basketball.

College career

Price started his college career at Hinds Community College. Price helped Hinds record 1,428 yards passing and 2,178 yards rushing for 3,606 total yards in 9 games as Freshman in 2012. In 2013,he helped Hinds to a 7-3 record and a berth in the Brazos Valley Bowl. Hinds totaled 421.6 yards per game average which was good for No. 16 nationally in the NJCAA, while the Eagles also finished No. 11 in the nation in rushing yards with 2,337. Price earned All-State honors and First-Team All-Region 23. In 2014, his first year with Southern Miss, Price played in nine games on the season, making six starts. He made his NCAA Division I debut with first Division I start in the season opener on the road at Mississippi State. Earned a start against Appalachian State. Helped the team rush for 1,149 yards, while passing for an additional 3,231 for a total offensive production of 4,380. Price majored in communications.

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

On May 6, 2016, the San Francisco 49ers signed Price as an undrafted free agent. He was waived on September 3, 2016 and was signed to the practice squad the next day. After spending his entire rookie season on the practice squad, Price signed a reserve/future contract with the 49ers on January 3, 2017.
On September 1, 2017, Price was waived by the 49ers.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On October 13, 2017, Price was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars' practice squad. He was released on October 24, 2017.

First stint with Panthers

On June 4, 2018, Price signed with the Carolina Panthers. He was waived on August 31, 2018.

Calgary Stampeders

Price signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League on March 18, 2019. He was released on April 18.

Second stint with Panthers

Price re-signed with the Carolina Panthers on July 24, 2019. He was placed on injured reserve on August 19, 2019. He was released on August 28, 2019.

Toronto Argonauts

Price signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL on March 2, 2020.