Natrone was a Parade All-America selection in
addition to being named the conference and county player of the year following his senior campaign at Central Cabarrus HS in Concord, NC where he lettered as a tailback, linebacker and cornerback. He compiled 3,583 yards rushing and 55 touchdowns over his final two seasons, generating 2,023 yards and 33 touchdowns his senior year alone. He also lettered twice in basketball. Even before joining the Panthers, Natrone nurtured a presence in the area, conducting a one-day football camp for the past three summers. Hosted at Central Cabarrus HS during its first two years of
existence, Natrone conducted
his camp with Charlotte native and Oakland Raiders offensive tackle Mo Collins in 1999. The event, held for 300 high school students from both Central Cabarrus and West Charlotte high schools, also gave coaches from other schools an opportunity to invite 10 students to attend as well. Natrone hosted his inaugural celebrity golf outing at Chapel Hill in 2000. Born Natrone Jermaine Means in Harrisburg, NC, Natrone has two daughters, Taylor (9/12/96) and Kiya (10/12/99). He and his wife, Shonda, reside in Concord. Even before returning to his roots in the Carolinas, Natrone played an active role in the community conducting football camps in the area during the offseasons.