Davon Morgan
| Free agent | |||
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| Position: | Safety | ||
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| Date of birth: | January 28, 1989 | ||
| Place of birth: | Richmond, Virginia | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Weight: | 189 lb (86 kg) | ||
| Career information | |||
| High school: | Richmond (VA) Varina | ||
| College: | Virginia Tech | ||
| Undrafted: | 2011 | ||
| Career history | |||
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
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Davon Morgan (born January 28, 1989) is an American football Safety who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Virginia Tech.
Professional career
Morgan had only started one full year (23 Overall Starts) for the Hokies and that made NFL Scouts doubt him as an NFL ready player. However, in that one year he put together 5 Interceptions, 82 Total Tackles (53 Solo Tackles), 4 Pass-Breakups, 9 Passes Defended, 1 Fumble Recovery, 1 Tackle for Loss, and 1 Blocked Field Goal.
New York Jets
On May 2011, Morgan signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent. He was later waived September 2, 2011.
Richmond Raiders
On December 23, 2012, Morgan signed with the Richmond Raiders. Despite being one of the standout players on the team, he had to work 2 more jobs just to get by. One of which was a tutoring job at a local middle school. He then went on to tryout for a CFL team.
Virginia Tech Pro Day
After realizing he wouldn't make the team, Morgan called up his college Defensive Coordinator, Bud Foster. Morgan asked if he could participate in the 2014 Virginia Tech pro-day. Bud Foster happily said he could. Morgan had a very strong performance at the Pro-Day. Many NFL coaches at the Virginia Tech Pro-Day were very impressed by Morgan's workout. Including Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach Chip Kelly who was in attendance.
Philadelphia Eagles
On May 19, 2014, Morgan signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as free agent. He was released on August 23, 2014.
New Orleans VooDoo
On October 28, 2014, Morgan was assigned to the New Orleans VooDoo. Morgan was placed on reassignment on February 23, 2015.