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American football player (born 1991)
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American football player
Stephon Morris
Personal information
Born: (1991-01-12) January 12, 1991 (age 33)
Washington, DC, U.S.
Height:5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Greenbelt (MD) Eleanor Roosevelt
College:Penn State
Position:Cornerback
Undrafted:2013
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Stephon Antoine Morris (born January 12, 1991) is a former American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. Morris played college football for Penn State.

Early life

A native of Greenbelt, Maryland, Morris attended Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, Maryland, and played cornerback for the Eleanor Roosevelt Raiders high school football team. Regarded as a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, Morris was listed the No. 64 cornerback prospect in his class.

College career

While attending Penn State University, Morris played for the Penn State Nittany Lions football team from 2009 to 2012. As a freshman in 2009, Morris recorded 29 tackles, two tackles for loss, one sack, one pass defensed, and one interception. As a sophomore, he made 39 tackles (0.5 for loss) and defensed one pass. As a junior, he recorded 19 tackles (one for loss) and defensed five passes. His senior season proved his most productive, as he finished the season with 60 tackles (five for loss), 1.5 sacks, and five passes defensed.

In 2009, Morris was awarded All - Big Ten freshman team as an true freshman.

In 2012, Morris was selected by the coaches as the Jim O'Hora award winner, presented to the most improved defensive player. He was also a member of the All - Big Ten teams honorable mention (coaches and media).

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 8 in
(1.73 m) 		188 lb
(85 kg) 		30+7⁄8 in
(0.78 m) 		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 4.35 s 1.53 s 2.53 s 35.5 in
(0.90 m)		 10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)		 18 reps
All values from Penn State's Pro Day

On April 27, 2013, Morris was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New England Patriots. On August 1, 2013, Morris was released by the New England Patriots.

On August 26, 2013, Morris was re-signed by the Patriots. On August 31, 2013, he was cut by the Patriots.

References

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  6. "Rivals.com College Football - Rivals.com 2009 All-Big Ten freshman team". collegefootball.rivals.com. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
  7. "Stephon Morris Bio - Football - Penn State University Official Athletic Site". Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
  8. "2012 All-Big Ten teams, individual awards - Big Ten Blog - ESPN". November 27, 2012. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
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  10. "2013 NFL Draft Scout Stephon Morris College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  11. "Penn State CB Stephon Morris has signed with the Patriots as UDFA. | Rotoinfo". Archived from the original on June 30, 2013. Retrieved May 25, 2013.
  12. Yates, Field (August 1, 2013). "Pats sign four, waive DB Morris". ESPNBoston.com. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
  13. Hughes, Luke (August 26, 2013). "Patriots Release Kamar Aiken, Niko Koutouvides, Three Others, Re-Sign Two players". NESN.com. Retrieved September 4, 2013.
  14. Price, Christopher (August 31, 2013). "Patriots officially announce release of 13 players and move of Adrian Wilson to injured reserve". WEEI.com. Retrieved September 4, 2013.

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