Johnnie Morant
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| Johnnie Morant | |
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| Date of birth: | December 7, 1981 |
| Place of birth: | Newark, New Jersey, United States |
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| Position(s): | Wide receiver |
| College: | Syracuse |
| NFL Draft: | 2004 / Round: 5 / Pick 134 |
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| 2004-2006 | Oakland Raiders |
| Stats at CBS.com | |
Johnnie Morant (born December 7, 1981 in Newark, New Jersey) is an American football player who plays wide receiver and is a free agent. His father was a body builder of the same name.
Morant was raised in Parsippany, New Jersey and graduated from Parsippany Hills High School in 2000.[1] He finished his career at Syracuse University with 88 receptions for 1,535 yards (17.4 avg) and seven touchdowns, adding 524 yards on 22 kickoff returns (23.8 avg) and 35 yards with a score on six carries (5.8 avg) while appearing in 35 games. His 1,535 yards ranks 10th on the school's career-record list, while his 17.4-yard average ranks seventh. Morant also had a string of at least one reception in 29 consecutive games. He was selected in the 5th round (154th overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft by Oakland.
Morant was released by the Oakland Raiders in August 2007[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Johnnie Morant player profile, National Football League Players Association. Accessed July 23, 2007. "Born in Newark, New Jersey and attended Parsippany (New Jersey) Hills High ... Parade All-American and rated the best receiver in the East and third best in the nation by Prep Star"
- ^ http://www.mercurynews.com/raidersheadlines/ci_6747480
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