Rob Morris (American football)

Robert Samuel Morris (born January 18, 1975) is a former professional American football linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He played college football at Brigham Young University and was selected by the Colts in the first round (28th overall) of the 2000 NFL draft. With the Colts, Morris won Super Bowl XLI against the Chicago Bears.

Rob Morris
No. 94
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1975-01-18) January 18, 1975
Nampa, Idaho
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:243 lb (110 kg)
Career information
High school:Nampa (ID)
College:Brigham Young
NFL Draft:2000 / Round: 1 / Pick: 28
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:482
Sacks:7.0
Forced fumbles:2
Fumble recoveries:1
Interceptions:1
Defensive touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com

Early years

Morris was born and raised in Nampa, Idaho, and graduated from Nampa High School in 1993. He was an all-state fullback for the Bulldogs in football and USA Today All-American, and also lettered in basketball and track. Morris was also an Eagle Scout and was inducted into the NHS hall of fame in 2010.[1]

College career

Morris attended Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo, Utah, and played college football for the Cougars. Morris was a semi-finalist for the Butkus Award and was named as a first-team All-American by the Associated Press, Sporting News, and The Football News. He earned a bachelor's degree in communications from BYU.[1]

Professional career

In 2000, Morris was selected in the first round (28th overall) of the NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts, where he spent his entire career. Morris started at middle linebacker for the Colts for the first 5 years of his career, and was the Colts' leading special teams tackler in the 2006 season. Morris also started 9 games for the Colts during the 2006 season, including 3 games in the playoffs and Super Bowl XLI, replacing Gilbert Gardner to improve the Colts' run defense. In 2001, Morris had his best statistical year with 114 total tackles (84 solo) and one sack. Morris was an unrestricted free agent after the 2006 season concluded and was re-signed by Indianapolis on March 5. He injured his left knee in the fourth game of 2007, and had season-ending surgery.[2] He was released after a failed physical on February 27, 2008.[3]

NFL statistics
YearTeamGamesCombined TacklesTacklesAssisted TacklesSacksForced FumblesFumble RecoveriesFumble Return YardsInterceptionsInterception Return YardsYards per Interception ReturnLongest Interception ReturnInterceptions Returned for TouchdownPasses Defended
2000IND711830.0000000000
2001IND1411484301.0000000000
2002IND1610076243.0100000002
2003IND168358250.0000000001
2004IND157753243.0100117171702
2005IND14292270.0010000002
2006IND155543120.0000000000
2007IND2131210.0000000000
Career994823561267.0210117171707

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Notes and references
  1. "NHS Hall of Fame, 2010 inductees". Nampa High School. 2010. Archived from the original on October 21, 2013. Retrieved December 13, 2012.
  2. Pasquarelli, Len (October 2, 2007). "Colts' Morris likely done for year after having knee surgery". ESPN. Retrieved December 13, 2012.
  3. "Colts release injured veterans Morris, McFarland". NFL.com. Associated Press. February 27, 2008. Retrieved December 13, 2012.
  4. "Rob Morris Stats". ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved May 13, 2014.
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