norman was drafted by the chicago bears in the fourth round of the 1961 nfl draft and by the oakland raiders in the fifth round of the 1961 afl draft. norman opted to play with the nfl bears, but saw action in just three games. he remained with the bears through the 1962 season, and then was traded to the san francisco 49ers for the 1963 season. the 49ers waived him before the season started, ending his nfl career.