Stanley Morgan

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Stanley Douglas Morgan (born February 17, 1955 in Easley, North Carolina) is a former NFL wide receiver who played for the New England Patriots. Morgan was selected out of the University of Tennessee in the first round of the 1977 NFL Draft (25th Overall). He also played one season for the Indianapolis Colts in 1990.

Morgan was one of the fastest receivers in the NFL early in his career and averaged over 20 yards per reception his first six seasons, with a career high 24.1 yards per reception in 1978.

Stanley topped 1,000 receiving yards three times (1979, 1981 & 1986). Morgan appeared in four Pro Bowls (1979, 1980, 1986 & 1987) and was selected 2nd Team All-Pro in 1980 & 1986.

Morgan was a member of the 1985 AFC Champion New England Patriots and caught six passes for 51 yards in Super Bowl XX.

His best season as a Patriot was 1986 when he caught 84 passes for 1,491 yards and 10 touchdowns, leading the Patriots to the AFC East Title.

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