He played college football at Michigan and signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2021.

Nordin missed much of his senior season due to a shoulder injury, but returned to action late for a Rockford team that made it to the third round of the Division-1 state playoffs with an 8–3 overall record.

[8][9][10] On National Signing Day, February 3, 2016, Nordin committed to play college football for the Michigan Wolverines.

Just one game into his career, Nordin tied for third all-time at Michigan with two made field goals of 50 yards or longer.

[14] For his performance, Nordin was named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week for the second time on September 18, 2017.

[16] During the 2019 season, Nordin shared the field goal and point after duties with sophomore kicker Jake Moody.

[20] After not being selected in the 2021 NFL draft, Nordin signed as an undrafted free agent (UDFA) with the New England Patriots on May 6, 2021.