Cameron Morrah facts for kids
Morrah with the Denver Broncos in 2014
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| Position: | Tight end | ||||
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| Born: | March 18, 1987 Pomona, California, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 244 lb (111 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Claremont (CA) | ||||
| College: | California | ||||
| NFL Draft: | 2009 / Round: 7 / Pick: 248 | ||||
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Cameron Morrah (born March 18, 1987) is an American former professional football player. He played as a tight end in the National Football League (NFL) and the Canadian Football League (CFL). The Seattle Seahawks picked him in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL draft. Before joining the pros, he played college football at the University of California.
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Early Life and High School Success
Cameron Morrah grew up in Pomona, California. He was a fantastic player at Claremont High. He played both defensive end and tight end. Cameron helped his team win three straight championships in the Baseline League. He earned many awards, including being named to the All-Baseline League team three times. He was also chosen for the All-CIF Southern Section team three times. Experts even ranked him as one of the best defensive ends in the country.
College Football at California
Cameron Morrah played college football for the California Golden Bears. He was a key player for the team. In the 2008 season, he led the Golden Bears in touchdown receptions. He caught 8 touchdowns that year. On December 6, 2008, he caught a touchdown pass from quarterback Nate Longshore against Washington. This catch made him the school's record holder for single-season touchdowns by a tight end.
Professional Football Career
Cameron Morrah had a professional career in both the NFL and CFL. He played for several teams during his time as a pro.
Playing for the Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks drafted Cameron Morrah in 2009. He made his first professional appearance on September 13, 2009. This was during the opening day game against the St. Louis Rams. Two weeks later, he caught his first pass against the Chicago Bears.
The year 2010 was his best season with the Seahawks. He played in 15 games and became a reliable player late in the season. After getting injured in the playoffs, he started the 2011 season on the team's Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. This was while he was recovering from foot surgery. That season, he played in 9 games and started 3 of them. Before the 2012 season, foot problems led to him being placed on the team's Injured Reserve (IR) list.
Time with the Denver Broncos
On January 22, 2014, Cameron Morrah signed a future contract with the Denver Broncos. He was one of eight players to join the team this way.
Joining the BC Lions
On April 8, 2015, Morrah signed with the BC Lions. This team is part of the Canadian Football League (CFL). The head coach for the BC Lions was Jeff Tedford. Interestingly, Jeff Tedford was also Morrah's head coach when he played at the University of California.
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Morrah during his time at Cal in December 2008.
