Overview

Overview

Under-achieving talent who flashes all of the prerequisite skills to be a top prospect, but lacks the focus and work ethic to have taken advantage of his natural ability. Characterized by the Virginia Tech staff as the most gifted of a handful of senior Hokie receivers earning consideration for the NFL, Morgan has a rare combination of size and speed. He flashes the burst out his breaks, hand-eye coordination and strong hands to get scouts excited. Unfortunately, he's also plagued by rounded-off routes, weak effort as a blocker and ugly drops. Perhaps as much as any receiver prospect in the 2008 draft, Morgan is a true boom or bust prospect.

High School

Played quarterback, wide receiver and cornerback while playing for Coach Greg Fuller at H.D. Woodson High ... Had eight catches for 275 yards and three touchdowns in a game against Glen Mills High (Pa.) his senior season ... Also contributed four sacks and blocked a punt ... Was named all-DCIAA East as a receiver ... Passed for 987 yards and rushed for 898 his junior year ... Finished with five TDs passing and eight rushing ... Was named the MVP of two tournaments while playing on the basketball team.

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Analysis

Analysis

Positives: Looks the part. ... Linear build with good muscle definition and big hands. ... Good initial quickness off the snap. ... Flashes the lateral quickness and strength to defeat jams at the line of scrimmage. ... Good straight-line speed. ... Tracks the ball well over his shoulder and is at his best making the tough catch downfield. ... Competes hard when the ball is in the air. ... Can time his leap and make the tough grab. ... Has some RAC ability, showing good vision and burst to get make the first defender miss. ... Experienced punt returner.

Negatives: Doesn't play up to his physical ability. ... Despite his quickness and strength, Morgan struggles to get off the line of scrimmage against a good jam. ... Marginal burst out of his breaks. ... Good straight-line speed, but lacks elite acceleration for double-moves. ... Flashes soft hands, but tends to lose concentration and often drops easy passes trying to make a move before he has the ball secured.

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Q & A

Growing up, who was your favorite NFL player and why?

Jerry Rice because he worked harder than everyone and it showed on Sunday.

In college, what player hit you the hardest? Who was the recipient of your best hit?

Ernie Sims, Antrel Rolle

What TV-show marathon will keep you on the couch all day?

ESPN Classic -- NFL's greatest games; NFL's greatest WRs

What are the five most-played songs in your iPod? What's the one song you hope nobody ever finds out is in your iPod?

Kirk Franklin - "Something about the name Jesus", Jay-Z - "Momma I made it", Kirk Franklin - "The reasons why we sing", Jay-Z - "Somehow, some way", Jay-Z - "What more can I say"

What celebrity would play you in the movie version of your life and why?

Jay-Z because of the things he went through in life and had to overcome to be successful.

What is one thing your teammates don't know about you?

That I love children and making people's lives better. I enjoy seeing people happy.

What reality TV show would you like to be on and why?

"Who wants to be a millionaire" because I think I can win.

What's your proudest moment in football? Proudest moment off the field?

Winning championships, Seeing my niece coming into the world

When you play Madden, what team do you use? Do you put yourself on the team?

New England

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career and how?

God because he is the reason I'm here and have the talent I have. He is who I play for. I am truly blessed.