Bernard Morris

Last updated

Bernard Morris
Bernard Morris.jpg
Morris in 2017
No. 5
Position: Quarterback
Personal information
Born: (1985-05-29) May 29, 1985 (age 38)
Orlando, Florida
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school: Orlando (FL) Jones
College: Marshall
Undrafted: 2008
Career history
Career Arena statistics
Comp. / Att.:1,145 / 1,834
Passing yards:13,346
TD–INT:284–48
QB rating:112.24
Rushing TD:68
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Bernard Raphael Morris (born May 29, 1985) is a former American football quarterback. He was signed as a street free agent by the Arkansas Twisters in 2009. He played college football for the Marshall Thundering Herd.

Contents

Early years

Morris was born on May 29, 1985, in Orlando, Florida, to Marcia Morris. He played high school football, basketball and baseball at Jones High School in Orlando. In basketball, he averaged nine points per game and 10 rebounds per game. While in football he ended up being named the offensive player of the year after throwing for 1,179 yards with 14 touchdowns in his senior year. [1]

College career

College career statistics

Marshall Thundering Herd [2]
SeasonPassingRushing
CompAttYardsPct.TDIntQB ratingAttYardsAvgTD
20040100.0000.05214.20
20051142161,12152.866100.0752563.44
20061161881,34661.7812123.1823244.02
20072533983,14963.61710139.11304883.84
NCAA career totals2538035,61660.13128124.72921,0893.710

Professional career

Pre-draft

Morris was rated the 12th best quarterback in the 2008 NFL Draft by NFLDraftScout.com. [3]

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeight 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3 in
(1.91 m)		223 lb
(101 kg)		4.68 s1.68 s2.81 s24+1⁄2 in
(0.62 m)		9 ft 1 in
(2.77 m)		18 reps
All values from NFL Combine [3]

Arkansas Twisters

Morris was assigned to the Arkansas Twisters on December 15, 2008, along with ex-Florida State quarterback, Xavier Lee. [4] In the first round of the 2009 af2 season playoffs, Morris fumbled against the Boise Burn which was returned 32 yards for a touchdown. Arkansas ended up losing the game, 77–36. [5]

Jacksonville Sharks

Following AF2's ceasing of operations in September 2009, Morris signed with the Jacksonville Sharks of Arena Football League (AFL) on January 6, 2010. [6]

Pittsburgh Power

Bernard Morris signed with the expansion Pittsburgh Power of the AFL on September 27, 2010. He made his starting debut March 11, 2011, against the Philadelphia Soul. He was placed on injured reserve March 20 with a sore arm.

Jacksonville Sharks

On March 23, 2012, Morris re-signed with the Sharks for the 2012 AFL season. [7]

Orlando Predators

On February 10, 2014, Morris was traded to the Orlando Predators along with Matt Marcorelle and Trevis Turner for Aaron Garcia. Morris announced his retirement on October 11, 2016. [8]

Washington Valor

On October 14, 2016, Morris's rights were acquired by the Washington Valor during the dispersal draft. [9] He was placed on refused to report on March 15, 2017, and activated from refused to report on March 21, 2017. [10]

Monterrey Steel

Morris signed with the Monterrey Steel of the National Arena League on May 24, 2017. [11] He played in 4 games for the Steel, completing 51 of 79 passes for 607 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. He also rushed for 88 yards and 4 touchdowns. [12]

AFL statistics

YearTeamPassingRushing
CmpAttPctYdsTDIntRtgAttYdsTD
2010 Jacksonville 518361.456780105.8532976
2011 Pittsburgh 21634662.42,428559112.09493024
2012 Jacksonville 21735062.02,4275914105.566727510
2013 Jacksonville 25739465.22,742559110.827430211
2014 Orlando 15724264.92,191476123.125728312
2015 Orlando 13624156.41,68732799.375527215
2016 Orlando 10717461.51,249273114.85381618
2017 Washington 44100.05510158.336132
Career1,1451,83462.413,34628448112.243781,70568

Stats from ArenaFan: [13]

Related Research Articles

Aaron Garcia is a former professional American football quarterback who played 19 seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL), from 1995 to 2014. He played college football at Washington State University before transferring to California State University, Sacramento. After retiring from the AFL, Garcia was named the head coach of the Las Vegas Outlaws in September 2014, and was formally introduced as the head coach of the Outlaws on October 11, 2014. Garcia is married to Bryn Garcia and has five children, Gigi, Bella, Anthony, Christian, and Jaxon.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Omar Jacobs</span> American football player (born 1984)

Omar T. Jacobs is a former American football quarterback. He played college football at Bowling Green and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. Jacobs was also a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs, Florence Phantoms, San Jose Wolves, Jacksonville Sharks, Wichita Falls Nighthawks and Rio Grande Valley Sol.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ben Bennett</span> American football player and coach (born 1962)

Allen Beverly Bennett II is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys, Cincinnati Bengals and Chicago Bears. He also was a member of the Jacksonville Bulls, Chicago Bruisers, Dallas Texans, Sacramento Surge, San Antonio Riders, Orlando Predators, San Jose SaberCats and Portland Forest Dragons. He was a football coach in the Arena Football League (AFL), AF2, and National Arena League (NAL). He played college football at Duke University.

Matthew Louis D’Orazio is a former American football quarterback who played in the Arena Football League (AFL). He played college football at Otterbein College.

Kahlil Rafiq Carter, is a former professional gridiron football player and coach.

Xavier Tyree Lee is a former American football quarterback and wide receiver. He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Florida State.

Christopher Sanders is a former American football quarterback. He played college football for SMU and Chattanooga. He signed with the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL) after going undrafted in the 2001 NFL Draft. He primarily played arena football.

Rod Harper is a former American football wide receiver. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Green Bay Packers in 2008. He played college football at Murray State University.

Daniel Aaron Southwick is an American football quarterback who is a free agent. He played college football for BYU, Oregon State, Dixie State, and Occidental. He previously played for the Louisville Fire of the af2; Oakland Raiders of the National Football League (NFL); Dallas Vigilantes, Tampa Bay Storm, Portland Thunder, Spokane Shock, Los Angeles Kiss, Orlando Predators, Cleveland Gladiators, Philadelphia Soul, and Columbus Destroyers of the Arena Football League (AFL); Massachusetts Pirates, Jacksonville Sharks, Jersey Flight, and Columbus Lions of the National Arena League (NAL); and the FCF Zappers of Fan Controlled Football (FCF).

Nick Davila is an arena football quarterback who is currently a free agent. A three-time AFL champion, and three-time MVP, he also played for the Arizona Rattlers from 2010 to 2016. Davila is of Mexican American descent. He is nicknamed the "Latin Laser". In 2017, he was the quarterbacks and wide receivers coach for the Rattlers of the Indoor Football League (IFL), who went on to win the 2017 United Bowl.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kyle Rowley</span> American football player (born 1979)

Kyle Rowley is an arena football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He also played in the former af2. He played college football at Brown.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rod Windsor</span> American football player (born 1985)

Rodrickus Windsor is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Western New Mexico University.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Alvin Ray Jackson</span> American football player (born 1980)

Alvin Ray Jackson is an American football/arena football linebacker who is currently a free agent.

Thomas Grady is a former American football quarterback who primarily played in the Arena Football League (AFL).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">London Crawford</span> American football player (born 1986)

London Crawford is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at the University of Arkansas. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Houston Texans in 2010.

Tanner Varner is an American football linebacker who is currently retired. He first enrolled at Ellsworth Community College before transferring to the University of Northern Iowa. Varner has been a member of the Arkansas Twisters, Grand Rapids Rampage, Iowa Barnstormers, Philadelphia Soul, Omaha Nighthawks, Kansas City Command, San Jose SaberCats, Orlando Predators, Las Vegas Outlaws and Qingdao Clipper.

Robert Kent is an American football quarterback for the North Texas Bulls of the National Arena League (NAL). He played college football at Jackson State. He has also been a member of the Tennessee Titans, Montreal Alouettes, Birmingham/Alabama Steeldogs, Lubbock Renegades, Toronto Argonauts, Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz, Abilene Ruff Riders, Houston Stallions, Corpus Christi Fury, San Antonio Talons, St. Louis Attack, Texas Revolution, Dallas Marshals, Monterrey Steel, Massachusetts Pirates, and Duke City Gladiators. He also was the head coach of the Duke City Gladiators in the Indoor Football League (IFL) for the remainder of the 2021 season.

Kasey Peters is a former American football quarterback. He played college football at Saddleback, Santa Ana, Grand Valley State and Rocky Mountain. He was a member of the Tri-Cities Fever, New Mexico Stars, West Texas Wildcatters, Duke City Gladiators, Las Vegas Outlaws, New Orleans VooDoo, Portland Steel, Monterrey Steel, and Fundidores de Monterrey.

Moqut Ruffins was an American football offensive lineman. He played college football at Louisiana Tech University. He has also been a member of the Lakeland Thunderbolts, Laredo Lobos, Lubbock Renegades, Bossier–Shreveport Battle Wings, New Orleans VooDoo, Pittsburgh Power, San Antonio Talons and Washington Valor.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tracy Belton</span> American football player (born 1984)

Tracy J. Belton is a former American football defensive back. He played college football at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and attended Largo High School in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. He has also been a member of the Arkansas Twisters, Green Bay Blizzard, Milwaukee Iron, Georgia Force, Jacksonville Sharks, Orlando Predators, New Orleans VooDoo and the Philadelphia Soul.

References

  1. ↑ "Bernard Morris". Marshall University . Archived from the original on July 8, 2011. Retrieved January 9, 2010.
  2. ↑ "Bernard Morris". www.sports-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on August 4, 2014. Retrieved July 24, 2014.
  3. 1 2 "Bernard Morris". nfldraftscout.com. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
  4. ↑ Harris, Jim (December 15, 2008). "Arena Football's Suspension Won't Affect Twisters, President Says". ArkansasSports360.com. Retrieved January 9, 2010.
  5. ↑ Wayne, Jeremy (August 1, 2009). "Burn Torch Twisters In First Round Playoff". KMVT.com. Archived from the original on February 29, 2012. Retrieved January 9, 2010.
  6. ↑ "Sharks Bolster Roster With NFL Talent". oursportscentral.com. January 6, 2010. Retrieved January 9, 2010.
  7. ↑ "Sharks Assigned Three from 2012 Squad". Arena Football League . October 24, 2012. Archived from the original on October 27, 2012. Retrieved October 29, 2012.
  8. ↑ Gower, Jimmy (October 12, 2016). "Bernard Morris Announces Retirement". insidethearena.org. Archived from the original on October 20, 2016. Retrieved October 19, 2016.
  9. ↑ "AFL Holds Dispersal Draft". arenafootball.com. October 14, 2016. Archived from the original on October 15, 2016. Retrieved October 15, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  10. ↑ "Transactions". afldigital.com. Archived from the original on March 22, 2017. Retrieved March 22, 2017.
  11. ↑ "Bernard Morris Signs with Monterrey Steel". nationalarenaleague.com. Archived from the original on May 27, 2017. Retrieved May 30, 2017.
  12. ↑ "Monterrey Steel". thestatguys.com. Archived from the original on June 2, 2021. Retrieved June 28, 2017.
  13. ↑ "Bernard Morris". arenafan.com. Retrieved July 19, 2017.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.