OVERVIEW
Morgan seems to be following the same path to the National Football League as former Wolfpacks standout, and present Arizona Cardinal All-Pro safety Adrian Wilson. Both were special teams standouts earlier in their collegiate careers before seeing time at all three safety positions (free/strong/rover). Now, the talented junior hopes that his professional career can be just as rewarding as Wilson’s. Morgan rejected scholarship offers from Ohio State, Oklahoma and Florida to enroll at North Carolina State in 2004. Morgan appeared in twelve games as a reserve at both free safety and rover in 2005. He led the team’s substitutes with 46 tackles (33 solos), including 2.5 stops for losses and a pressure. He had switched jersey numbers prior to the season from #34 to #7. He had a pair of pass deflections and an interception, adding 43 yards on two carries and had a blocked punt for a 12-yard return. As a red-shirt sophomore, Morgan ranked fourth on the team with 82 tackles (53 solos), including one for a loss, despite starting just one game at free safety. He was credited with two pressures, a forced fumble and seven pass break-ups. He also recovered a blocked punt and had two interceptions. Morgan received All-Atlantic Coast Conference second-team honors in 2007. He started eleven of twelve games, coming off the bench vs. Boston College, as he lined up strong safety in five games and spent the rest of the year at free safety. He posted a team-high 97 tackles (73 solos) with two stops behind the line of scrimmage. He broke up six passes and intercepted three others, playing alongside his brother, DeAndre, who started for the Wolfpacks at cornerback.

Morgan earned All-Region honors at wide receiver and was the team MVP as a junior. He totaled 2,760 receiving yards and 27 touchdowns for his career, as he also passed for 1,100 yards and 13 scores, adding 600 yards and seven touchdowns rushing. As a defensive back, Morgan recorded 67 tackles with two sacks and three interceptions. He returned five kicks for touchdowns during his sophomore season. He also ran track all four seasons and played baseball two seasons. He won the Class 2-A state title in the 400 meters his senior season and was second in his sophomore campaign.

CAREER NOTES
In 38 games at North Carolina State, Morgan started twelve contests…Recorded 225 tackles (159 solos) with 5.5 stops for losses of 12 yards and three quarterback pressures…Caused two fumbles, deflected fifteen passes and intercepted six others…Had a 6-yard reception, two carries for 43 yards and blocked two punts for a total of 6 yards in returns.

2007 SEASON
All-Atlantic Coast Conference second-team selection…Played in all twelve games, coming off the bench vs. Boston College, as he appeared in a total of 787 plays…Started at strong safety vs. Central Florida, Wofford, Clemson, Louisville and Florida State, and at free safety vs. East Carolina, Virginia, Miami, North Carolina, Wake Forest and Maryland…In his first season as a starter, he led the team with a career-high 97 tackles (73 solos), including two stops for losses of 4 yards…Caused a fumble, deflected six passes and intercepted three others…Named ACC player of the Week vs. Virginia.

2006 SEASON
Played in all twelve games, starting at free safety in the Virginia clash…Despite spending most of the season as a reserve, Morgan ranked fourth on the team with 82 tackles (53 solos), including one for a 3-yard loss and two quarterback pressures…Broke up seven passes and intercepted two others…Caused a fumble and blocked a punt for a 6-yard loss, as he participated in 482 defensive snaps.

2005 SEASON
Was a standout on special teams, participating in 242 plays with the coverage units… Played in twelve games, seeing action at rover, behind Garland Heath, and at free safety, behind Miguel Scott…Recorded 46 tackles (33 solos) with 2.5 stops for minus 5 yards and a quarterback pressure…Returned a blocked punt 12 yards, intercepted one pass and deflected two others…Added 43 yards on a pair of rushing attempts.

HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Suncoast (Riviera Beach, Fla.) High School, earning All-Region honors at wide receiver and was the team MVP as a junior…Totaled 2,760 receiving yards and 27 touch-downs for his career, as he also passed for 1,100 yards and 13 scores, adding 600 yards and seven touchdowns rushing…As a defensive back, Morgan recorded 67 tackles with two sacks and three interceptions…Returned five kicks for touchdowns during his sophomore season…Also ran track all four seasons and played baseball two seasons… Won the Class 2-A state title in the 400 meters his senior season and was second in his sophomore campaign.

PERSONAL
Sports Management major…Very active in the Wolfpack’s ImPACK program, as he is a frequent visitor to schools, hospitals and community centers…Brother, DeAndre, was a teammate and cornerback at North Carolina State (2006-present)…Born 10/21/85…Resides in Riviera Beach, Florida.