Jordan Morgan (American football, born 2001)

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Jordan Morgan
No. 77 – Green Bay Packers
Position: Guard
Personal information
Born: (2001-08-04) August 4, 2001 (age 23)
Marana, Arizona, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:311 lb (141 kg)
Career information
High school: Marana (Marana)
College: Arizona (2019–2023)
NFL draft: 2024  / round: 1 / pick: 25
Career history
Roster status:Injured reserve
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Games played:6
Games started:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jordan Morgan (born August 4, 2001) is an American professional football guard for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Arizona Wildcats and was selected by the Packers in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft.

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Early life

Morgan was born on August 4, 2001, in Marana, Arizona. [1] He attended Marana High School, where he played on both sides of the line for the football team. [2] Morgan committed to play college football at the University of Arizona. [3] [4]

College career

In Morgan's first two seasons he played in eight games, while starting in four of them. [5] Morgan was named the Wildcats' starting left tackle going into his third season and started the final 11 games after missing the season opener due to injury. [6] In 2022 Morgan started ten games and was named first-team all Pac-12 by the Associated Press, and an honorable mention by the Pac-12. [7] [8] After thinking about entering the 2023 NFL draft, Morgan returned to Arizona for the 2023 season. [9] Morgan was named preseason second team all-Pac-12 ahead of the 2023 season. [10] Morgan was also named to the watchlists of the Outland Trophy and the Wuerffel Trophy. [11] [12]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 5 in
(1.96 m)		311 lb
(141 kg)		32+7⁄8 in
(0.84 m)		10+7⁄8 in
(0.28 m)		5.04 s1.70 s2.88 s28.0 in
(0.71 m)		9 ft 2 in
(2.79 m)		27 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [13] [14]

Morgan was selected by the Green Bay Packers with the 25th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft. [15] On June 13, 2024, he signed his rookie contract. [16] On November 16, 2024, the Packers placed Morgan on injured reserve. [17]

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References

  1. ↑ "NFL Draft Profile: Jordan Morgan, Offensive Lineman, Arizona Wildcats". Sports Illustrated . November 14, 2022. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Jordan Morgan's Stats". MaxPreps.com. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  3. ↑ Obert, Richard (June 14, 2018). "Marana OL Jordan Morgan commits to Arizona Wildcats football". AZ Central. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  4. ↑ Boan, Christopher (December 19, 2018). "Marana offensive lineman Jordan Morgan commits to the University of Arizona". Tucson Weekly. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Jordan Morgan Stats". The Football Database. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  6. ↑ Lev, Michael (April 7, 2022). "Arizona OT Jordan Morgan feels 'great' after frustrating, injury-plagued season". AZ Central. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  7. ↑ Lev, Michael (December 1, 2022). "Arizona's Jacob Cowing, Jordan Morgan named first-team All-Pac-12 by PFF; 4 Wildcats honored in all". The Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  8. ↑ Bartle, Steve (December 6, 2022). "Utah with 12 players named to Pac-12 All-Conference Football Teams". 247Sports. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  9. ↑ Lev, Michael (March 4, 2023). "Inside Arizona tackle Jordan Morgan's decision to return, recovery from torn ACL". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  10. ↑ Spears, Justin (July 18, 2023). "Arizona receiver Jacob Cowing, tackle Jordan Morgan named preseason All-Pac-12 Second Team selections". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  11. ↑ Spears, Justin (August 2, 2023). "Jordan Morgan's 'NASA launch' knee rehab has Arizona football OT on pace to start opener". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  12. ↑ Spears, Justin (August 2, 2023). "Jordan Morgan's 'NASA launch' knee rehab has Arizona football OT on pace to start opener". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Jordan Morgan Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  14. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Jordan Morgan College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  15. ↑ Spofford, Mike (April 25, 2024). "2024 NFL Draft: Packers select Arizona OL Jordan Morgan in 1st round, No. 25 overall". Packers.com. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  16. ↑ "Packers sign T/G Jordan Morgan". Packers.com. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
  17. ↑ "Packers sign CB Robert Rochell to active roster". Packers.com. November 16, 2024.
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