Keith Rivers, Brian Cushing, Kaluka Maiava, Clay Matthews III, and Rey Maualuga. On January 7, 2009, Norton was promoted to USC Assistant Head Coach for Defense. A form of recognition of his continuing work with the USC linebacker corps, he has developed three consecutive Rose Bowl MVPs: Brian Cushing (2007), Rey Maualuga (2008) and Kaluka Maiava (2009). Attending the player evaluations of the by-invitation-only 2009 NFL Scouting Combine were all four of Norton's Trojan senior class linebacker protégés: Brian Cushing, Kaluka Maiava, Clay Matthews III, and Rey Maualuga. Seattle Seahawks (2010-2014) On January 11, 2010, it was announced that USC linebackers coach Norton would be joining head coach Pete Carroll in Seattle to fill the same role with the Seahawks, reuniting him with his protégé, Seahawks defensive standout Lofa Tatupu. Norton would also win his fourth Super Bowl, Super Bowl XLVIII on February 2, 2014, his first as a coach. Norton was instrumental in the development of the Seattle Seahawks star linebacker group consisting of All-Pro Bobby Wagner, Pro Bowler K.J. Wright, Super Bowl MVP Malcolm Smith, special teams captain Heath Farwell, veteran Leroy Hill and pass rush specialist Bruce Irvin. Oakland Raiders (2015-2017) On February 6, 2015, he was named the defensive coordinator for the Oakland Raiders. The Raiders also signed Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Bruce Irvin reuniting him with his former coach. Under Norton’s tutelage, outside linebacker Khalil Mack won the NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award at the end of the 2016 season. He was fired by head coach Jack Del Rio on November 21, 2017, two days after the Raiders suffered a blowout 33 to 8 loss to the New England Patriots and the defense having not intercepted a pass in 11 weeks. San Francisco 49ers and Seahawks (2018-2021) On January 8, 2018, he was hired as the 49ers assistant head coach, leaving the position just 1 week later when the Seahawks hired him as defensive coordinator. Norton was fired after the conclusion of the 2021 NFL season lasting 4 seasons in his second stint with the Seahawks. Return to UCLA In February 2022, Norton returned to his alma mater, UCLA, as the linebackers coach on Chip Kelly's staff. Personal life Norton is the son of Ken Norton, former world champion heavyweight boxer, who was one of the few to ever beat Muhammad Ali. He and his wife, Angela, have three children: Brittney, Sabrina, and