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Colin Norton of the 2026 RPI Football coaching staff.

Colin Norton

Colin Norton joined the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute football coaching staff as the offensive line coach in March of 2026.

Prior to RPI, Norton spent two seasons at Cornell University (2024-25) as an offensive analyst, working primarily with the offensive line. His responsibilities included assisting with practices, opponent scouting, game preparation, recruiting, and game-day operations.

Before Cornell, Norton served as a player defensive analyst and recruiting assistant at Ithaca College in 2023, assisting with opponent scouting and recruiting evaluations.

A 2023 graduate of Ithaca College, Norton earned a bachelor's degree in business administration with concentrations in sport management and sport marketing. He was a three-year starter on the offensive line, appearing in 37 career games and earning multiple All-Liberty League honors, including First Team recognition in 2023.

Norton was also a three-time Liberty League All-Academic Team selection, a 2023 CSC Academic All-District honoree, and a member of the 2024 National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society.