Jay Norvell
| Sport(s) | Football |
|---|---|
| Biographical details | |
| Born | March 28, 1963 Madison, Wisconsin |
| Alma mater | Iowa |
| Playing career | |
| 1982–1985 | Iowa |
| 1987 | Chicago Bears |
| Position(s) | Defensive back, linebacker |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1986–1987 | Iowa (GA) |
| 1988 | Northern Iowa (WR) |
| 1989–1994 | Wisconsin (OL/WR/TE) |
| 1995–1997 | Iowa State (QB/WR) |
| 1998–2001 | Indianapolis Colts (WR) |
| 2002–2003 | Oakland Raiders (TE) |
| 2004–2006 | Nebraska (OC/QB) |
| 2007 | UCLA (OC/QB) |
| 2008–2010 | Oklahoma (Asst. OC/WR) |
| 2010–2014 | Oklahoma (Co-OC/WR) |
| 2015–present | Texas (WR) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
| First team All-Big Ten (1985) | |
Merritt Jay Norvell (born March 28, 1963) is an American college football coach and former player. He is the wide receivers coach at the University of Texas.[1] On September 8, 2015, Norvell was given play calling duties for the Texas Longhorns.[2] After the 2015 season, Norvell was replaced by Sterlin Gilbert.[3]
Previously, he was the co-offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach at the University of Oklahoma, a position he held from December 2010 to January 2015.
He played at the collegiate level at the University of Iowa. He also played linebacker in the National Football League for the Chicago Bears for one season.[4]
Norvell served as the offensive coordinator for Nebraska (2004–2006) and UCLA (2007).
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| Preceded by | Texas Longhorn Offensive Coordinator 2015 |
Succeeded by Sterlin Gilbert |
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