Adrian Norton is a Vertical Threat WR for Akron. Adrian's 2024 season ranks in the 100th percentile nationally by opponent-adjusted EPA per play across 59 plays — a elite rate for the WR.
Elite deep receiver who stretches the field. Wins downfield, commands safety attention, and creates the threat that opens underneath routes.
Top-3 player at position nationally. Collective + national brand deals.
Tier is a model estimate based on position, school brand, performance rank, and usage — not a reported deal. NIL deals are private. For a real market valuation, see On3's NIL profile, which factors in social following and actual deal tracking.
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Opp SP+ | Rec | Rec Yds | Avg | Rec TD | Long | EPA/play |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | @Rutgers | L17-49 | 6.4 | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 1 | 32 | 2.21 |
| 3 | vsColgate | W31-20 | — | 5 | 125 | 25.0 | 1 | 36 | 2.61 |
| 4 | @South Carolina | L7-50 | 16.9 | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 1 | 42 |
Usage = share of team plays (CFBD has no true snap counts).
Rec 5 · Rec Yds 107 · Avg 21.4 · Rec TD 0
| 0.97 |
| 5 | @Ohio | L10-30 | 2.3 | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 0 | 22 | 0.82 |
| 6 | vsBowling Green | L20-27 | -1.8 | 3 | 78 | 26.0 | 0 | 48 | 1.25 |
| 7 | @Western Michigan | L24-34 | -10.2 | 8 | 168 | 21.0 | 0 | 60 | 1.33 |
| 9 | vsEastern Michigan | W25-21 | -13.3 | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 1 | 21 | 0.59 |
| 10 | vsBuffalo | L30-41 | -4.0 | 6 | 98 | 16.3 | 2 | 28 | 0.41 |
| 12 | @Northern Illinois | L16-29 | -3.5 | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | 1 | 40 | -0.14 |
| 13 | @Kent State | W38-17 | -33.0 | 5 | 107 | 21.4 | 0 | 36 | 1.43 |
