Stephon Antoine Morris (born January 12, 1991) is an

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who is currently a free agent. Morris played

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for

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Early years

A native of

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, Morris attended Eleanor Roosevelt High School in

, and played cornerback for the Eleanor Roosevelt Raiders high school football team. Regarded as a three-star recruit by

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, Morris was listed the No. 64 cornerback prospect in his class.

College career

While attending

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, Morris played for the

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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 (0.5 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. In 2012, Morris was selected by the coaches as the Jim O'Hora award winner, presented to the most improved defensive player. He was also a member of the All - Big Ten teams honorable mention (coaches and media).

Professional career

New England Patriots

On April 27, 2013, Morris was signed as an undrafted free agent by the

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. 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.

References

External links

Penn State Nittany Lions bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Morris, Stephon 1991 births Living people American football cornerbacks Penn State Nittany Lions football players People from Greenbelt, Maryland New England Patriots players Players of American football from Maryland