Hard-working walk-on continues to impress coaches with skill and tenacity ... after an impressive spring, goes into fall camp listed behind only Jeremy Kimbrough in the race to replace all-American Jacque Roman as ASU’s middle linebacker.

2009: Appeared in all 14 games, primarily as a member of kickoff-return unit ... saw limited action at linebacker ... recorded first two tackles of his career versus North Carolina Central ... earned academic all-conference recognition for achievements on the field and in the classroom.

2008: Redshirted.

High School: Racked up 275 career tackles as a four-year prep starter (played freshman year at Golden Gate H.S. before concluding high-school career at Collier H.S.) ... two-time first-team all-conference honoree ... also earned first-team all-district recognition as a senior ... voted team MVP as a junior ... coached by ASU alumnus Mark Ivey.

Personal: Full name is Craig Michael Norris ... born April 22, 1990 (20 years old) ... son of Gayle and Greg Norris ... is the third of four boys in his family ... enjoys fishing and flying ... majoring in management.