Mike Morgan (linebacker, born 1988)

Mike Morgan

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Morgan in 2014.
No. 57Seattle Seahawks
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Date of birth: (1988-01-16) January 16, 1988
Place of birth: Dallas, Texas
Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight: 235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school: Dallas (TX) Skyline
College: Southern California
Undrafted: 2011
Career history
Roster status: Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 14, 2015
Tackles: 54
Quarterback sacks: 1.0
Forced fumbles: 0
Player stats at NFL.com

Michael Cantrel Morgan (born January 16, 1988) is an American football linebacker for Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at USC.

Early years

Morgan attended Skyline High School. As a senior he had 203 tackles and 10 sacks. In 2004 he had 98 tackles, 18 sacks and seven forced fumbles.

College career

Morgan was redshirted as a freshman in 2006, sidelined with a back sprain. In 2007 Morgan was a backup and spent time on special teams. He finished the year with nine tackles in 12 games. As a sophomore in 2008 he again spent time as a backup and on special teams. He finished the season with 24 tackles and a sack in 12 games. Morgan took over as the team's starting outside linebacker in 2009.[1]

Professional career

Morgan went undrafted in the 2011 NFL Draft but was later signed by the Seattle Seahawks.[2] He was released during final roster cuts on September 3, 2011.[3] He made his first career start against the New York Jets on November 11.

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