Stephon Morris

Education

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

Career

Morris played college football for Penn State. Regarded as a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, Morris was listed the Number. 64 cornerback prospect in his class.

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 (05 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.

2013 NFL Draft

New England Patriots

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.

Achievements

• In 2012, Morris was selected by the coaches as the Jim O"Hora award winner, presented to the most improved defensive player.

Membership

He was also a member of the All - Big Ten teams honorable mention (coaches and media).