Josh Morgan facts for kids
Morgan with the Chicago Bears in 2014
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||
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| Born: | June 20, 1985 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 218 lb (99 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | H. D. Woodson (Washington, D.C.) |
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| College: | Virginia Tech (2004–2007) | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2008 / Round: 6 / Pick: 174 | ||||||
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Joshua Lewis Morgan (born June 20, 1985) is a former American football player who played the wide receiver position. As a wide receiver, his main job was to catch passes from the quarterback.
He was chosen by the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL draft. The NFL draft is an event where teams select new players from college. He also played for the Washington Redskins and the Chicago Bears during his professional career.
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Early Life and High School
Josh Morgan grew up in Washington, D.C.. He first played football at Eastern Senior High School, where he was a quarterback, wide receiver, and cornerback. For his final year, he moved to H.D. Woodson High School.
As a senior, he had an amazing game where he caught eight passes for 275 yards and scored three touchdowns. During his junior year, he showed his skill by passing for 987 yards and rushing for 898 yards. He also played basketball and was named the most valuable player in two tournaments.
College Football Career
Morgan played college football for Virginia Tech from 2004 to 2007. He became one of the best receivers in the school's history. He ranks fourth all-time at Virginia Tech with 122 catches and fifth with 16 touchdowns.
- 2007 (Senior Year): Morgan led his team with 46 catches for 552 yards and five touchdowns. He played with other future NFL players like Eddie Royal and Justin Harper.
- 2006 (Junior Year): He was second on the team with 33 catches for 448 yards and four touchdowns.
- 2005 (Sophomore Year): He caught 28 passes for 571 yards and four touchdowns.
- 2004 (Freshman Year): He had 15 catches for 346 yards and three touchdowns. In the 2005 Sugar Bowl against Auburn, he set a school record with 126 receiving yards in a single bowl game.
Professional NFL Career
Before the NFL draft, college players are measured for their speed, strength, and skills at an event called the NFL Combine. Here are some of Morgan's results:
| Height | Weight | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |||
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| 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
219 lb (99 kg) |
4.47 s | 1.49 s | 2.58 s | 4.29 s | 7.06 s | 40.5 in (1.03 m) |
10 ft 0 in (3.05 m) |
14 reps | |||
| All values from NFL Combine | ||||||||||||
San Francisco 49ers (2008–2011)
The San Francisco 49ers drafted Morgan in 2008. In his first year, he showed great potential. He scored his first NFL touchdown against the New York Giants. He finished his rookie season with 20 catches for 319 yards and three touchdowns.
By his second season in 2009, Morgan was a starting player. He played in all 16 games and caught 52 passes for 527 yards and three touchdowns. In 2010, he had his best season for receiving yards, gaining 698 yards with 44 catches.
His 2011 season was cut short by an injury. In October, he broke a bone in his leg and had to miss the rest of the season. He had 15 catches for 220 yards and one touchdown in just five games.
Washington Redskins (2012–2013)
In March 2012, Morgan signed a contract with the Washington Redskins. This was special for him because he grew up as a fan of the team. He was named a starting wide receiver for the 2012 season.
In a game against the St. Louis Rams, he was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct. After being tackled by Cortland Finnegan, Morgan threw the ball at him out of frustration. The 15-yard penalty made it harder for his team to try and win the game.
Later that season, he scored a unique touchdown. Quarterback Robert Griffin III ran with the ball, and when he was tackled, the ball popped into the air. Morgan caught it and ran 13 yards for a touchdown.
In 2013, he also returned kicks for the team. He started some games but was also benched for one game for the first time in his career.
Later Career
Morgan signed a one-year deal with the Chicago Bears for the 2014 season. The next year, in 2015, he signed with the New Orleans Saints but was released before the season began. This was his last team in the NFL.
Career Statistics
This table shows Josh Morgan's statistics for each year he played in the NFL.
| Year | Team | Games | Receiving | Rushing | Fumbles | ||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2008 | SF | 12 | 1 | 20 | 319 | 16.0 | 48T | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | SF | 16 | 15 | 52 | 527 | 10.1 | 61 | 3 | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | SF | 16 | 11 | 44 | 698 | 15.9 | 65 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 | SF | 5 | 5 | 15 | 220 | 14.7 | 30T | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | WAS | 16 | 15 | 48 | 510 | 10.6 | 32 | 2 | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | WAS | 14 | 7 | 20 | 214 | 10.7 | 21 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | CHI | 14 | 7 | 10 | 70 | 7.0 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 93 | 61 | 209 | 2,558 | 12.2 | 65 | 12 | 14 | 146 | 10.4 | 21 | 0 | 5 | 1 | |
Personal Life
Morgan grew up in Washington D.C. and was a big fan of his hometown team, the Washington Redskins. He and his family cheered for the team long before he ever played for them.
