Chris Morris (born February 22, 1983) is a former American football guard and center. He was drafted by the

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in the seventh round of the

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. He played

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at Michigan State. He has also been a member of the Carolina Panthers,

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and Tennessee Titans.

Early years

Morris played high school football at Bedford High School in Temperance, Michigan.

Professional career

Oakland Raiders

Drafted in the seventh round by the Oakland Raiders in 2006. Waived in 2009

New England Patriots

Morris signed with the New England Patriots on August 3, 2011, but was released on August 13.

Detroit Lions

On August 24, 2011, Morris signed with the

. He was released on September 4.

Tennessee Titans

Morris was signed by the Tennessee Titans on August 4, 2012.

External links

Oakland Raiders bio
1983 births Living people Players of American football from Michigan American football centers American football offensive guards Michigan State Spartans football players Oakland Raiders players Carolina Panthers players New England Patriots players Detroit Lions players Tennessee Titans players People from Lambertville, Michigan {{Offensive-lineman-1980s-stub