Brett Norfleet has been part of the Missouri Tigers since 2023. The sophomore tight end is known for his impressive physique. In 2023, Brett got a chance to showcase his talents against Arkansas! Well, he didn’t disappoint. Three receptions for 32 yards, including 2 TDs. Throughout the season, Norfleet’s numbers improved. He ended with 12 receptions for 198 yards, including 3 touchdowns. Brett’s talents were not limited to football; he had an avid interest in baseball as well; however, he chose the pigskin in 2023.

Before all that happened, before all the hype and drama of college football, Brett’s journey started at Francis Howell High School. He represented his school in football as well as baseball. During his junior season, Norfleet was a key player on his school team; he recorded 26 receptions for 416 yards and scored five touchdowns. He came out of his school as a four-star recruit, but till then, he was not fully committed to football. His parents and his coaches play a very important role in his growing career. Let’s get to know his parents: Matt and Rebecca Norfleet.

Meet Matt and Rebecca Norfleet, the pillars of Brett’s pursuit of excellence

Both of Brett’s parents are very involved in his football career. But before he started playing football, both believed baseball would be his primary sport. “All of this time we thought, ‘Baseball is the path because that’s where we spent all of our money and travelling,” Rebecca, Brett’s mother, told Sports Illustrated. “He didn’t necessarily play year-round, but you played in the spring, you played in the summer, and then you had a little bit of time off for football season (before) you go back to training.”

They helped him make big decisions related to his football career. His dad, Matt Norfleet, is an HOFer at UCM and a great athlete like him. He used to play baseball during his school days. In fact, Brett Norfleet developed his baseball skills when he used to speed time with his dad on the field. He had an impressive career in the Mules Baseball program. During his time, he earned the first time All-American honors in 1999. Same year he received Region Player of the Year accolades. Matt made many other achievements, including a two-time first-team All-MIAA selection. Talking about his stats, he ranked third in school history and made a total record of 212 career hits.

Brett Norfleet parents are proud graduates of UCM. His mom is currently working as a principal portfolio delivery manager at Lumeris. While Matt has been working with U.S. Bank since 2105. Norfleet shares a great bond with his mother; she is often seen cheering for her son in the stands. Even his dad attends most of his games.

Brett Norfleet absence in season 2024 due to injury

The Missouri Tigers are among the teams that have won all their games this season. Last week they won against Vanderbilt by 30-27. However, Norfleet was not part of their Week 2 game against the Colorado Buffaloes. Missouri Tigers dominated Murray State in their season opener and secured their first win in 2024 by 51-0. Unfortunately, Missouri’s sophomore tight end could not be part of their second game because of his shoulder injury.

So far, the tight end’s injury has not affected the Missouri Tigers. But they still have plenty of footvall to play this season, and everyone will be watching to see how the Tigers will perform with Norfleet. Coming Saturday, they will face Texas A&M. Aggies are looking strong on both sides this season, and so far they have lost only one game and won back-to-back four games. They bounced back stronger after their season opener defeat to Notre Dame.