James Morgan (American football)

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James Morgan
Montreal Alouettes
Position: Quarterback
Personal information
Born: (1997-02-28) February 28, 1997 (age 27)
Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:229 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school: Ashwaubenon
(Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin)
College: Bowling Green (2015–2017)
FIU (2018–2019)
NFL draft: 2020  / Round: 4 / Pick: 125
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
CFL status:International
Career highlights and awards
  • C–USA Newcomer of the Year (2018)
Career USFL statistics as of 2023
TD–INT:0–0
Passing yards:58
Completion percentage:40.0
Passer rating:51.5
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

James Morgan (born February 28, 1997) is an American professional football quarterback for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Florida International and Bowling Green before being drafted by the New York Jets in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

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College career

A three-star recruit from Ashwaubenon High School in suburban Green Bay, Wisconsin, [1] Morgan chose Bowling Green for coach Dino Babers. [2] Morgan redshirted his freshman year, and after that season, Babers left for Syracuse. [3] After two years of new coach Mike Jinks' Air Raid offense, Morgan decided to transfer after the 2017 season, eventually landing on Florida International as his new school. [4] Morgan emailed a transfer pitch to 20 schools, and FIU coach Bryn Renner was the only person who responded to the email. [5] Due to Morgan finishing his prelaw degree during his three years at Bowling Green, he was eligible immediately at FIU as a graduate transfer. [6]

After his senior season, Morgan played in the 2020 East–West Shrine Bowl, throwing a touchdown and helping the East team to victory. [7] He also earned an invite to the 2020 NFL Combine. [8]

Statistics

SeasonGamesPassingRushing
GPRecordCompAttPctYardsAvgTDIntRateAttYardsAvgTD
Bowling Green Falcons
2015 Did not play
2016 113–418332656.12,0826.41615116.845-72-1.60
2017 71–59621245.31,2605.997102.626-37-1.40
FIU Panthers
2018 126–621332665.32,7278.4267157.627-19-0.71
2019 138–420735758.02,5607.2145128.432-40-1.32
Career 4318−196991,22157.28,6297.16534128.6130-168-1.33

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Wonderlic
6 ft 4 in
(1.93 m)		229 lb
(104 kg)		33+3⁄8 in
(0.85 m)		9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		4.89 s1.65 s2.87 s4.64 s7.51 s29.0 in
(0.74 m)		9 ft 4 in
(2.84 m)		23
All values from NFL Combine [9] [10]

New York Jets (first stint)

Morgan was drafted by the New York Jets in the fourth round with the 125th overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft. [11] On August 31, 2021, Morgan was waived by the Jets. [12]

Carolina Panthers

On September 2, 2021, Morgan was signed to the practice squad of the Carolina Panthers. [13] He was released on November 12, 2021. [14]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On November 15, 2021, Morgan was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad. [15] He was released on November 23, 2021. [16]

New York Jets (second stint)

On November 24, 2021, Morgan was signed to the Jets practice squad, but was released six days later. [17] [18]

Indianapolis Colts

On December 6, 2021, Morgan was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad. [19] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 10, 2022. [20] He was released on May 23, 2022. [21]

Pittsburgh Maulers (first stint)

Morgan signed with the Pittsburgh Maulers (USFL) of the United States Football League on September 26, 2022. [22]

Arizona Cardinals

On December 20, 2022, the Arizona Cardinals signed Morgan to their practice squad. [23] On January 7, 2023, Morgan was released by the Cardinals. [24]

Pittsburgh Maulers (second stint)

Morgan re-signed with the Maulers following his stint with the Cardinals on January 14, 2023. [25] The Maulers folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL). [26]

Montreal Alouettes

Morgan signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League on January 17, 2024. [27]

Personal life

Morgan also played basketball and won a state championship in the 4x400 meter relay at Ashwaubenon High School. [28] After his football career is over, Morgan plans on entering law school. [28]

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