James Morgan (American football)

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James Morgan
No. 9 – Indianapolis Colts
Position:Quarterback
Personal information
Born: (1997-02-28) February 28, 1997 (age 24)
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:229 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school:Ashwaubenon
(Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin)
College:Bowling Green (2015–2017)
FIU (2018–2019)
NFL Draft:2020 / Round: 4 / Pick: 125
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • C–USA Newcomer of the Year (2018)
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

James Morgan (born February 28, 1997) is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida International and Bowling Green before being drafted by the New York Jets in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

College career[]

A three-star recruit from Ashwaubenon High School in suburban Green Bay, Wisconsin,[1] Morgan chose Bowling Green for coach Dino Babers.[2] Morgan redshirted his freshman year, and after that season, Babers left for Syracuse.[3] After two years of new coach Mike Jinks' Air Raid offense, Morgan decided to transfer after the 2017 season, eventually landing on Florida International as his new school.[4] Morgan emailed a transfer pitch to 20 schools, and FIU coach Bryn Renner was the only person who responded to the email.[5] Due to Morgan finishing his prelaw degree during his three years at Bowling Green, he was eligible immediately at FIU as a graduate transfer.[6]

After his senior season, Morgan played in the 2020 East–West Shrine Bowl, throwing a touchdown and helping the East team to victory.[7] He also earned an invite to the 2020 NFL Combine.[8]

Professional career[]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Wonderlic
6 ft 4 in
(1.93 m) 		229 lb
(104 kg) 		33+3⁄8 in
(0.85 m) 		9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		 4.89 s 4.64 s 7.51 s 29.0 in
(0.74 m)		 9 ft 4 in
(2.84 m)		 23
All values from NFL Combine[9]

New York Jets[]

Morgan was drafted by the New York Jets in the fourth round with the 125th overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft.[10]

On August 31, 2021, Morgan was waived by the Jets.[11]

Carolina Panthers[]

On September 2, 2021, Morgan was signed to the Carolina Panthers practice squad.[12] He was released on November 12, 2021.[13]

Pittsburgh Steelers[]

On November 15, 2021, Morgan was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad.[14] He was released on November 23, 2021.[15]

New York Jets (second stint)[]

On November 24, 2021, Morgan was signed to the New York Jets practice squad, but was released six days later.[16][17]

Indianapolis Colts[]

On December 6, 2021, Morgan was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.[18] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 10, 2022.[19]

Personal life[]

Morgan also played basketball and won a state championship in the 4x400 meter relay at Ashwaubenon High School.[20] After his football career is over, Morgan plans on entering law school.[20]

References[]

  1. ^ "James Morgan, Ashwaubenon, Pro-Style Quarterback". 247Sports. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  2. ^ Fenlon, Andy (January 15, 2020). "2020 East-West Shrine Bowl: James Morgan chasing heroes". NFL.com. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  3. ^ Henry, Eric C. "James Morgan: FIU Football's Humble Success Story". The Underdog Dynasty. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  4. ^ Henry, Eric C. (October 19, 2018). "How James Morgan went from being Bowling Green's future to FIU's present". Underdog Dynasty. SBNation. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  5. ^ Demovsky, Rob (March 7, 2020). "An email changed NFL draft prospect James Morgan, and city of Green Bay's bleak QB history". ESPN. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  6. ^ Helwick, Steve (January 25, 2018). "Former Bowling Green quarterback James Morgan announces transfer destination". Hustle Belt. SBNation. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  7. ^ Venci, Scott (February 5, 2020). "Showcasing his skills: Ashwaubenon's Morgan could be next local star to play in NFL". Green Bay Press-Gazette. Gannett. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  8. ^ Starr, Patrick D. (February 14, 2020). "FIUs James Morgan Ready to Show His "A" Game Heading to the NFL Combine". State of the Texans. Sports Illustrated. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  9. ^ "James Morgan Combine Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
  10. ^ Kosko, Nick (April 25, 2020). "James Morgan drafted by New York Jets". 247 Sports. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  11. ^ "Jets Remove 27 Players from Roster to Reach 53-Man Limit". NewYorkJets.com. August 31, 2021.
  12. ^ Gantt, Darin (September 2, 2021). "Panthers make some practice squad changes". Panthers.com.
  13. ^ Gantt, Darin (November 12, 2021). "Panthers place Sam Darnold on injured reserve". Panthers.com.
  14. ^ "Steelers make roster moves". Steelers.com. November 15, 2021.
  15. ^ "Roster moves continue for Steelers". Steelers.com. November 23, 2021.
  16. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (November 24, 2021). "Jets Sign QB James Morgan to Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com.
  17. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (November 30, 2021). "Jets Sign TE Dan Brown to Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com.
  18. ^ "Colts Sign QB James Morgan To Practice Squad, Release WR Isaiah McKoy From Practice Squad". Colts.com. December 6, 2021.
  19. ^ "Colts Sign 14 Players To Reserve/Future Contracts". Colts.com. January 10, 2022.
  20. ^ a b Reid, Jordan (January 13, 2020). "A Sit Down Conversation With Florida International QB James Morgan". The Draft Network. Retrieved February 25, 2020.

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