Declan Norton

Colgate ‘29 | Walsh Jesuit ‘25 | 6’2 220 | Football - LB/TE #40 | 4.45 GPA | 33 ACT

[Declan Norton @DeclanNorton40]

I am excited to announce my commitment to Colgate University! Huge thanks to Coach Alexander and the WJ coaching staff, as well as Coach Ison and the coaching staff at Colgate for giving me this opportunity. Go ‘gate!

@nalexanderWJHS @WalshJesuitFB @briantyla @Ison50 @ColgateFB

[Colgate Football @ColgateFB]

LB - @DeclanNorton40

📍Lyndhurst, Ohio

[Colgate Football @ColgateFB]

Rounding out our Class of 2029 with a Third-Team All-Ohio selection, @DeclanNorton40!

#GoGate | #DrawTheLine

[Brock Gillespie @brockgill55_]

I am proud to announce my commitment to Colgate University! Huge thanks to my family, friends, and coaches for supporting me throughout this process! #GoGate
@CoachJunko_USC @timrobbinsusc @CoachCrem @_CoachFitz @CoachRotch @Ison50

[Coach Alexander @nalexanderWJHS]

Incredibly proud of Declan on committing to Colgate! From the classroom, weight room and field, he does EVERYTHING right! Success has clues! This was earned. Colgate is not only getting a great leader and a great tackler, but also just a GREAT DUDE! Such a great fit, go dominate!

[Walsh Jesuit Football @WalshJesuitFB]

Third Team: @aiden_henry_ , @DeclanNorton40 , @CCarter34D

[Declan Norton @DeclanNorton40]

Full season highlights
13-1 Regional finalists
1st Team All-Northeast Ohio Inland District
99 solo
61 assists
6 TFL
6 sacks
1 FF
@WalshJesuitFB @nalexanderWJHS @Coach_Redmond_ @briantyla

https://t.co/Nk3P3KPiMi

[Declan Norton @DeclanNorton40]

Week 14 Highlights (vs Archbishop Hoban)
Not the result we wanted but we left it all out there
14 solo
11 assists
1 TFL
@WalshJesuitFB @nalexanderWJHS @Coach_Redmond_ @briantyla

https://t.co/tzqn3Wn07p

[Walsh Jesuit Football @WalshJesuitFB]

Congratulations to our 7 First Team All-Northeast Inland District Warriors!

[Declan Norton @DeclanNorton40]

Great win last week vs Hudson!
5 solos
5 assists
3 sacks
12-0!🚂
@WalshJesuitFB @nalexanderWJHS @Coach_Redmond_ @briantyla

https://t.co/cBOmxq9Kqr

[KeeOnSports @SportsKee1]

@JackOtoole2025 @ALFootballClub @cormaclally84 @Strongsville_FB @bigmax2026 @GoHeightsTigers @ConnorBingham52 @avoneagles DL: @ejnichols23, @BHSGoBigBlue
DL: @HricovecJack, @avoneagles
DL: Jamiel Hamm, @GoHeightsTigers
DL: @AustinAdkins54, @Strongsville_FB
LB: Chris Jones, @EUCPanthers
LB: @DeclanNorton40, @WalshJesuitFB
LB: Nicholas Nemith, @NamerFootball

[Walsh Jesuit Football @WalshJesuitFB]

SELFLESS 🚂

[Declan Norton @DeclanNorton40]

Regular season highlights
68 solos
42 assists
4 TFL
1 sack
1 forced fumble
10-0 team record
On to the playoffs!
@WalshJesuitFB @nalexanderWJHS @Coach_Redmond_ @briantyla

https://t.co/Nk3P3KPiMi

[Caden Carter 3⭐️ @CCarter34D]

Week 10 highlights
10-0!
Great undefeated season onto the playoffs!!!

[Brad Bournival @bbournival]

Who are the best of the best in Greater Akron hs football by position? ABJ writers took a crack at it in a fun qasi draft. FUN STORY results here:
@WalshJesuitFB @WJ_Warriors @WHSgrizzliesFB @AkronEcho @NHSAthletics1 @alleastsports @HHSFootball2024
https://t.co/VahFqLlaZd

[Matt Redmond @Coach_Redmond_]

#40 is a key piece of @WalshJesuitFB ‘s strong defense. @DeclanNorton40 leads by example in the weight room, on the field, and in the classroom. @TullyTracking @WJ_Warriors

[Declan Norton @DeclanNorton40]

Week 7 highlights
11 solo
9 assists
2 TFL
1 forced fumble
Great team win!
7-0 team record🚂

@WalshJesuitFB @nalexanderWJHS @RedmondStrength @briantyla

https://t.co/qk3iwyBZxu

[Small Towne Media @SmallTowneMedia]

Walsh Jesuit Warriors Jay Brewer, Keller Moten, Declan Norton & Coach Nick Alexander after their 20-12 win over Benedictine
📹 @Mikeyy905
@WalshJesuitFB @JayBrewIII @KellerMoten2025 @DeclanNorton40 @nalexanderWJHS

[Grant Blascak 3⭐️ SAF @grant_blascak]

Weeks 3-5 Highlights!!
@WalshJesuitFB @nalexanderWJHS @briantyla
https://t.co/zWMv09D9oG

[Declan Norton @DeclanNorton40]

Mid-season Highlights
5-0 team record
Not done yet!
@WalshJesuitFB @StrengthWj @nalexanderWJHS

https://t.co/7eSs0GAYoB