Jordan Morgan (American football, born 2001) explained
| Jordan Morgan |
| Current Team: | Green Bay Packers |
| Number: | 77 |
| Position: | Guard |
| Birth Date: | August 4, 2001 |
| Birth Place: | Marana, Arizona, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 5 |
| Weight Lb: | 311 |
| High School: | Marana (Marana) |
| College: | Arizona (2019–2023) |
| Draftyear: | 2024 |
| Draftround: | 1 |
| Draftpick: | 25 |
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| Status: | Active |
| Highlights: |
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| Statseason: | 2024 |
| Statlabel1: | Games played |
| Statlabel2: | Games started |
| Pfr: | M/MorgJo03 |
Jordan Morgan (born August 4, 2001) is an American 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.
Early life and high school
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
Morgan was selected by the Green Bay Packers with the 25th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.[13] On June 13, 2024, he signed his rookie contract.[14]
External links
Notes and References
- NFL Draft Profile: Jordan Morgan, Offensive Lineman, Arizona Wildcats. Sports Illustrated. November 14, 2022. September 9, 2023.
- Web site: Jordan Morgan's Stats . MaxPreps.com . August 15, 2023.
- Web site: Obert . Richard . June 14, 2018 . Marana OL Jordan Morgan commits to Arizona Wildcats football . August 15, 2023 . AZ Central.
- Web site: Boan . Christopher . December 19, 2018 . Marana offensive lineman Jordan Morgan commits to the University of Arizona . August 15, 2023 . Tucson Weekly.
- Web site: Jordan Morgan Stats . The Football Database . August 15, 2023.
- Web site: Lev . Michael . April 7, 2022 . Arizona OT Jordan Morgan feels 'great' after frustrating, injury-plagued season . August 15, 2023 . AZ Central.
- Web site: Lev . Michael . December 1, 2022 . Arizona's Jacob Cowing, Jordan Morgan named first-team All-Pac-12 by PFF; 4 Wildcats honored in all . August 15, 2023 . The Arizona Daily Star.
- Web site: Bartle . Steve . December 6, 2022 . Utah with 12 players named to Pac-12 All-Conference Football Teams . August 15, 2023 . 247Sports.
- Web site: Lev . Michael . Inside Arizona tackle Jordan Morgan's decision to return, recovery from torn ACL . Arizona Daily Star . March 4, 2023 . August 15, 2023.
- Web site: Spears . Justin . Arizona receiver Jacob Cowing, tackle Jordan Morgan named preseason All-Pac-12 Second Team selections . Arizona Daily Star . July 18, 2023 . August 15, 2023.
- Web site: Spears . Justin . 2023-08-02 . Jordan Morgan's 'NASA launch' knee rehab has Arizona football OT on pace to start opener . 2024-05-19 . Arizona Daily Star . en.
- Web site: Spears . Justin . Jordan Morgan's 'NASA launch' knee rehab has Arizona football OT on pace to start opener . Arizona Daily Star . August 2, 2023 . August 15, 2023.
- Web site: Spofford . Mike . April 25, 2024 . 2024 NFL Draft: Packers select Arizona OL Jordan Morgan in 1st round, No. 25 overall . April 25, 2024 . Packers.com.
- Web site: Packers sign T/G Jordan Morgan. Packers.com. June 13, 2024.
