Omarr Norman-Lott, IDL, Tennessee
Size:
Height: 6017
Weight: 291
Arm: 33 ¾”
Hand: 10 ¾”
Accomplishments:
Four-star recruit
“Omarr Norman-Lott possesses a nice blend of size, strength, and quickness that allows him to flash dominance in both the run game and as a pass rusher.”
Strengths:
Strength and power
Ability to anchor at the line of scrimmage
Pass-rush upside
Can pay with violent temperament
Concerns:
Consistency in run game and as a pass rusher
Injuries in collegiate career
Plays with high pad level
Film Analysis:
Omarr Norman-Lott is a redshirt senior who transferred to the Tennessee program from Arizona State, where he began his collegiate career. At Tennessee, Norman-Lott has been a two-year contributor and a key part of a bolstered Tennessee defensive front. The team employs a rotation for their defensive linemen, which helps keep players fresh but can limit their opportunities to make plays due to reduced snaps on the field.
Norman-Lott flashes high-level ability as both a run defender and a pass rusher. Standing at 6-foot-4, he plays with a unique blend of strength, power, and quickness—foundational athletic traits that allow him to impact both the run game and pass defense effectively.
In the run game, Norman-Lott aligns in multiple positions, from head-up over the center to playing in the gap between the tackle and guard. When aligned directly over an interior offensive lineman, he demonstrates the strength and power to generate knockback at the line of scrimmage. He is effective at shooting his hands to gain control and anchoring to maintain his position. Norman-Lott’s strong hands enable him to control blockers and shed them when necessary to make plays on the ball carrier.
When aligned in the gap, Norman-Lott utilizes his quickness combined with his strength to overwhelm offensive linemen, frequently penetrating the backfield and disrupting the structure of the run play. His reactionary athleticism and change of direction are notable, allowing him to pursue ball-carriers and consistently position himself around the football. Norman-Lott is also a high-motor player who will hustle to make tackles even 20-plus yards downfield. His strength, power, and overall athleticism give him the potential to develop into a high-end run defender.
Although Norman-Lott doesn’t have double-digit sack production, he is a legitimate threat as an interior pass rusher. At the snap, he displays an explosive and powerful get-off, attacking offensive linemen with an aggressive upfield burst. He showcases advanced pass-rush moves, employing strong, quick, and violent hands to defeat blockers in one-on-one situations. His ability to stun and manipulate offensive linemen gives him an edge as a pass rusher.
Norman-Lott’s athleticism also allows him to redirect and adjust his pass-rush lanes effectively, enabling him to track quarterbacks who climb the pocket or attempt to escape. His ability to retrace his steps and pursue mobile quarterbacks further highlights his upside as a pass rusher. Despite the lack of significant sack numbers in college, Norman-Lott’s skill set suggests he has the potential to be an impactful pass rusher at the next level.
For Norman-Lott to maximize his potential, he must address consistency issues in his game. While he has shown flashes of brilliance—delivering some of the best individual plays by an interior defensive lineman in the 2025 NFL Draft class—there are stretches where his presence diminishes, and he becomes less effective in both the run game and as a pass rusher. Technical factors, such as playing with a high pad level, contribute to these lapses.
Overall, Norman-Lott possesses the tools desired in a disruptive interior defensive lineman at the NFL level. With detailed improvements to enhance his consistency, there is a clear path for Norman-Lott to become an impactful player in the league.
Prospect Projection: Day 2 — Winning Starter
Written By: Keith Sanchez
Exposures: Alabama (2024), Georgia (2024), Vanderbilt (2024), Florida (2024)
