Josh Norman was drafted No. 143 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Coastal Carolina. 141 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value
2012 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 8 · #143 overall
Josh Norman Coastal Carolina Draft
Josh Norman was drafted No. 143 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Coastal Carolina. 141 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value
1× All-Pro 1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #143
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2012
- NFL games
- 141
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 431st at Coastal Carolina
- Pro Bowls
- 1
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Josh Norman came off the board in 2012.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 197 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 76 prospect77.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
141 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value
- Games played
- 141
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 431st among Coastal Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2251% of career value
- Final season
- 202311 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 143
Who came off the board on either side of Josh Norman.
Iowa
Nevada
Florida State
SMU
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Josh Norman in the 2012 NFL Draft
Josh Norman is a Defensive back out of Coastal Carolina selected No. 143 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2012 NFL Draft. 141 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value Coastal Carolina has produced 9 NFL draft picks since 2007.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Josh Norman drafted?
Josh Norman was selected No. 143 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2012 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/josh-norman.
What college did Josh Norman play for?
Josh Norman played college football at Coastal Carolina in the Big South. See every Coastal Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/coastal-carolina-chanticleers.
How did Josh Norman's NFL career turn out?
141 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 43 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/josh-norman.