James Morgan (American football)

James Morgan (born February 28, 1997) is an American football quarterback for the Pittsburgh Maulers of the United States Football League (USFL). He played college football at Florida International and Bowling Green before being drafted by the New York Jets in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

James Morgan
No. 12 – Pittsburgh Maulers
Position:Quarterback
Personal information
Born: (1997-02-28) February 28, 1997
Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:229 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school:Ashwaubenon
(Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin)
College:Bowling Green (2015–2017)
FIU (2018–2019)
NFL Draft:2020 / Round: 4 / Pick: 125
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • C–USA Newcomer of the Year (2018)
Career USFL statistics as of Week 1, 2023
TD–INT:0–0
Passing yards:58
Completion percentage:40.0
Passer rating:51.5
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

College career

A three-star recruit from Ashwaubenon High School in suburban Green Bay, Wisconsin,[1] Morgan chose Bowling Green for coach Dino Babers.[2] Morgan redshirted his freshman year, and after that season, Babers left for Syracuse.[3] After two years of new coach Mike Jinks' Air Raid offense, Morgan decided to transfer after the 2017 season, eventually landing on Florida International as his new school.[4] Morgan emailed a transfer pitch to 20 schools, and FIU coach Bryn Renner was the only person who responded to the email.[5] Due to Morgan finishing his prelaw degree during his three years at Bowling Green, he was eligible immediately at FIU as a graduate transfer.[6]

After his senior season, Morgan played in the 2020 East–West Shrine Bowl, throwing a touchdown and helping the East team to victory.[7] He also earned an invite to the 2020 NFL Combine.[8]

Statistics
Season Games Passing Rushing
GPRecordCompAttPctYardsAvgTDIntRateAttYardsAvgTD
Bowling Green Falcons
2015 DNP
2016 113–418332656.12,0826.41615116.845-72-1.60
2017 71–59621245.31,2605.997102.626-37-1.40
FIU Panthers
2018 126–621332665.32,7278.4267157.627-19-0.71
2019 138–420735758.02,5607.2145128.432-40-1.32
Career4318−196991,22157.28,6297.16534128.6130-168-1.33

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpWonderlic
6 ft 4 in
(1.93 m)		 229 lb
(104 kg)		 33+3⁄8 in
(0.85 m)		 9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		4.89 s4.64 s7.51 s29.0 in
(0.74 m)		9 ft 4 in
(2.84 m)		23
All values from NFL Combine[9]

New York Jets

Morgan was drafted by the New York Jets in the fourth round with the 125th overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft.[10]

On August 31, 2021, Morgan was waived by the Jets.[11]

Carolina Panthers

On September 2, 2021, Morgan was signed to the Carolina Panthers practice squad.[12] He was released on November 12, 2021.[13]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On November 15, 2021, Morgan was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad.[14] He was released on November 23, 2021.[15]

New York Jets (second stint)

On November 24, 2021, Morgan was signed to the New York Jets practice squad, but was released six days later.[16][17]

Indianapolis Colts

On December 6, 2021, Morgan was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.[18] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 10, 2022.[19] He was released on May 23, 2022.[20]

Pittsburgh Maulers

Morgan signed with the Pittsburgh Maulers of the United States Football League on September 26, 2022.[21]

Arizona Cardinals

On December 20, 2022, the Arizona Cardinals signed Morgan to their practice squad.[22]

Pittsburgh Maulers (second stint)

Morgan re-signed with the Maulers following his stint with the Cardinals on January 14, 2023.[23]

Personal life

Morgan also played basketball and won a state championship in the 4x400 meter relay at Ashwaubenon High School.[24] After his football career is over, Morgan plans on entering law school.[24]

References
  1. "James Morgan, Ashwaubenon, Pro-Style Quarterback". 247Sports. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  2. Fenlon, Andy (January 15, 2020). "2020 East-West Shrine Bowl: James Morgan chasing heroes". NFL.com. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  3. Henry, Eric C. "James Morgan: FIU Football's Humble Success Story". The Underdog Dynasty. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  4. Henry, Eric C. (October 19, 2018). "How James Morgan went from being Bowling Green's future to FIU's present". Underdog Dynasty. SBNation. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  5. Demovsky, Rob (March 7, 2020). "An email changed NFL draft prospect James Morgan, and city of Green Bay's bleak QB history". ESPN. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  6. Helwick, Steve (January 25, 2018). "Former Bowling Green quarterback James Morgan announces transfer destination". Hustle Belt. SBNation. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  7. Venci, Scott (February 5, 2020). "Showcasing his skills: Ashwaubenon's Morgan could be next local star to play in NFL". Green Bay Press-Gazette. Gannett. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  8. Starr, Patrick D. (February 14, 2020). "FIUs James Morgan Ready to Show His "A" Game Heading to the NFL Combine". State of the Texans. Sports Illustrated. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  9. "James Morgan Combine Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
  10. Kosko, Nick (April 25, 2020). "James Morgan drafted by New York Jets". 247 Sports. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  11. "Jets Remove 27 Players from Roster to Reach 53-Man Limit". NewYorkJets.com. August 31, 2021.
  12. Gantt, Darin (September 2, 2021). "Panthers make some practice squad changes". Panthers.com.
  13. Gantt, Darin (November 12, 2021). "Panthers place Sam Darnold on injured reserve". Panthers.com.
  14. "Steelers make roster moves". Steelers.com. November 15, 2021.
  15. "Roster moves continue for Steelers". Steelers.com. November 23, 2021.
  16. Greenberg, Ethan (November 24, 2021). "Jets Sign QB James Morgan to Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com.
  17. Greenberg, Ethan (November 30, 2021). "Jets Sign TE Dan Brown to Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com. Archived from the original on December 2, 2021. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  18. "Colts Sign QB James Morgan To Practice Squad, Release WR Isaiah McKoy From Practice Squad". Colts.com. December 6, 2021.
  19. "Colts Sign 14 Players To Reserve/Future Contracts". Colts.com. January 10, 2022.
  20. "Foles signs deal with Colts, reunites with Reich". ESPN.com. May 23, 2022. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
  21. @USFLMaulers (September 26, 2022). "Free Agent Signings" (Tweet). Retrieved September 27, 2022 – via Twitter.
  22. "Cardinals sign QB James Morgan to practice squad, release Carson Strong". Arizona Sports. December 20, 2022.
  23. @USFLMaulers (January 14, 2023). "Free Agent Signing" (Tweet). Retrieved January 17, 2023 – via Twitter.
  24. Reid, Jordan (January 13, 2020). "A Sit Down Conversation With Florida International QB James Morgan". The Draft Network. Archived from the original on January 14, 2020. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
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