Eastern Michigan Athletics
2025 Football Roster
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Oct 25 (Sat)
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Roster

Jersey Number 8
Jaivian Norman
- Position:
- DB
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Springfield, Ohio
- High School:
- Springfield
EMU: 2024: Played in all 12 games with six starts, totaling 25 tackles (14 solo, 11 assisted), 1.5 tackles for loss for four yards, and 0.5 sacks for three yards on Oct. 19 vs. Central Michigan…Also recorded two pass breakups during the season…2023: Did not play…Twice earned Scout Team Player of the Week honors, including on defense ahead of the game with UMass and on special teams before the Jacksonville State game…HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Springfield High School and played under Head Coach Maurice Douglass...Was a four-time letterwinner with the Wildcats...Was named a team captain for his senior campaign...Considered a two-star prospect by both 247Sports and Rivals...Was named the Co-Player of the Year in the Southwest Ohio Conference...Was named a Division I All-State honoree by the Columbus Dispatch...Led his team to a 13-2 overall record in 2022, including a trip to the state championship game...Finished as state runners-up...Helped lead Springfield to at least a state semifinal appearance in each of his four seasons... Racked up 124 total tackles, including 20 tackles for loss and three sacks during his senior season... Recorded one interception for Springfield in 2022...Was a two-time First Team All-Ohio selection at linebacker...Started on varsity in each of his four seasons...Finished his high school career with more than 300 tackles...Also played baseball...PERSONAL: Full Name: Jaivian Anthony Clinton Norman...Son of George and Tanisa Norman...Has four brothers: Jovon, Jayvin, Julian, and Zion, as well as two sisters: Lynae and Trin...Younger brother Jayvin is a member of the EMU football team…Construction Management major.
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