Antonio Morrison (American football)

Antonio Morrison

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Morrison in 2016
No. 44Indianapolis Colts
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Date of birth: (1994-12-06) December 6, 1994
Place of birth: Bellwood, Illinois
Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight: 232 lb (105 kg)
Career information
High school: Bolingbrook (IL)
College: Florida
NFL Draft: 2016 / Round: 4 / Pick: 125
Career history
Roster status: Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 9, 2016
Total tackles: 15
Quarterback sacks: 0.0
Interceptions: 0
Forced fumbles: 0
Player stats at NFL.com

Antonio Morrison (born December 6, 1994) is an American football inside linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Florida, and was drafted by the Colts in the fourth round (125th overall) of the 2016 NFL draft.

College career

In July 2013, Morrison was charged with interfering with a police animal after barking at a police dog. The charge was dropped after it was determined that Morrison acted without malice. He was suspended for two games for the incident by Florida head coach Will Muschamp.[1]

In four seasons with the Florida Gators, Morrison compiled 294 total tackles, 21 tackles-for-loss, 4.5 sacks, 1 interception, and 3 forced fumbles.[2]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Ht WtArm lengthHand size 40-yd dash 10-yd split 20-yd split 20-ss 3-cone Vert Broad BP
6 ft 1 in 232 lb3038 in9 in 5.10 s 4.60 s 7.69 s 30 in 9 ft 3 in 23 reps
All values from Pro Day[3]

Morrison was drafted in the fourth round (125th overall) of the 2016 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts. He signed his rookie contract with the Colts on May 6, 2016.[4]

References

  1. Goodbread, Chase (July 23, 2013). "Antonio Morrison charge for barking at police dog dropped". NFL.com. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
  2. "Antonio Morrison profile". floridagators.com. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
  3. "NFL Events: Combine Player Profiles – Antonio Morrison". National Football League. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
  4. "Indianapolis Colts sign fourth round draft pick LB-Antonio Morrison". blogs.colts.com. May 6, 2016. Retrieved May 6, 2016.

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