Merritt Jay Norvell (born March 28, 1963) is an American college football coach and former player. He is currently the co-offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach at the University of Oklahoma, a position he has held since December 2010. He played at the collegiate level at the University of Iowa. He also played linebacker in the National Football League for the Chicago Bears for one season. Norvell served as the offensive coordinator for Nebraska (2004–2006) and UCLA (2007).