Ron Morris (American football)

Receptions	121
Receiving yards	1,991
Touchdowns	9
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Ron Morris
No. 84
Position	Wide receiver
Personal information
Born	November 4, 1964 (age 60); Cooper, Texas, U.S.
Height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight	190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school	Cooper
College	Southern Methodist
NFL draft	1987: 2nd round, 54th overall pick
Career history
	Chicago Bears (1987–1992);
Awards and highlights
	First-team All-SWC (1986); Second-team All-SWC (1983);
Career NFL statistics
Receptions
Receptions	121
Receiving yards	1,991
Touchdowns	9
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Last updated November 01, 2025

Ronald Wayne Morris (born November 4, 1964) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected 54th overall in the second round by and played six seasons for the Chicago Bears from 1987 to 1992.^[1] In 1987, Morris received the Brian Piccolo Award which is awarded to the rookie that best exemplifies the teamwork, loyalty, dedication, sense of humor, and courage of the late Brian Piccolo.^[2] In 1995, Morris was awarded $5.2 million for a lawsuit stemming from a knee injury that ended his career.^[3]

His younger brother Bam Morris played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Chicago Bears, Baltimore Ravens, and the Kansas City Chiefs.

References

↑ "1987 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
↑ Mitchell, Fred (April 12, 1988). "Piccolo Award To Morris". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
↑ Jet (April 10, 1995). "Ex-Chicago Bears receiver Ron Morris gets $5.2 mil. in malpractice lawsuit". Highbeam Research. Archived from the original on April 15, 2016.

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[1] "1987 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 25, 2023.

[2] Mitchell, Fred (April 12, 1988). "Piccolo Award To Morris". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved August 10, 2012.

[3] Jet (April 10, 1995). "Ex-Chicago Bears receiver Ron Morris gets $5.2 mil. in malpractice lawsuit". Highbeam Research. Archived from the original on April 15, 2016.

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