Mike Morgan (linebacker, born 1988)
 Morgan in 2014. | |||||||||
| Seattle Seahawks | |||||||||
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| Born: | January 16, 1988 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 | ||||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of Week 14, 2015 | |||||||||
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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.