Josh Morgan
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Joshua Lewis Morgan is an American football
wide receiver
for the San Francisco 49ers
of the National Football League
. He was drafted by the 49ers in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL Draft
. He played college football
at Virginia Tech
.
During his senior season in 2007, Morgan led the team with a career-high 46 catches for 552 yards (a 12.0 avg) and five touchdowns, while playing alongside Eddie Royal
, now with the Denver Broncos
, and Justin Harper
, now with the Baltimore Ravens
. In 2006, he finished second on the team with 33 receptions for 448 yards (a 13.6 avg.) and four touchdowns.
As a sophomore in 2005, he finished with 28 catches for 471 yards (a 16.8 avg.) and four touchdowns. During his freshman season in 2004, he caught 15 passes for 346 yards (a 23.1 avg.) and three touchdowns. Morgan’s 126 yards receiving vs. Auburn in the 2005 Sugar Bowl
set a school bowl game record.
On Oct 19, 2009 49ers beat writer Matt Maiocco
reported that Josh Morgan had lost his starting job to rookie Wide Receiver Michael Crabtree
. Though it does appear that Crabtree has taken over Morgan on the depth chart, it must be noted that both players, and Isaac Bruce
got an official start against the Houston Texans on October 25, 2009. He has since then recovered his starting position and now starts opposite Crabtree. On October 11th, 2011 Morgan was placed on the injury reserve list after a promising start to the 2011 season. He will finish the season with 15 receptions, 220 yards, and 1 touchdown in just 5 games.
! rowspan=2|Season !! rowspan=2|Team !! colspan=2|Games !! colspan=5|Receiving !! colspan=5|Rushing
! colspan=2|Fumbles>
GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Att Yds Avg Lng TD FUM Lost
!! San Francisco 49ers
| 12 > 1
20
319
16.0
48T
3
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
!! San Francisco 49ers
| 16 > 15
52
527
10.1
61
3
5
61
12.2
20
0
-
-
!! San Francisco 49ers
| 16 > 11
44
698
15.9
65
2
2
17
8.5
13
0
2
1
!! San Francisco 49ers
| 5 > 5
44
698
15.9
65
2
2
17
8.5
13
0
2
1
Total
49
32
131
1,764
13.5
65
9
7
78
11.1
20
0
2
1
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
wide receiver
Wide receiver
A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible...
for the San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers are a professional American football team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team was founded in 1946 as a charter member of the All-America Football Conference and...
of the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
. He was drafted by the 49ers in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL Draft
2008 NFL Draft
The 2008 NFL Draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 26 and April 27, 2008. For the 29th consecutive year, ESPN televised the draft; the NFL Network also broadcast the event, its third year doing so...
. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech Hokies football
The Virginia Tech Hokies football team is a college football program that competes in NCAA Division I-FBS, in the Coastal Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference. They have more wins in team history than any other program in the ACC. Their home games are played at Lane Stadium which seats over...
.
High school career
Morgan played quarterback, wide receiver and cornerback at H.D. Woodson High School in Washington, D.C. During his senior season, he accumulated eight catches for 275 yards and three touchdowns in a game against Glen Mills (Pa.) High School. He passed for 987 yards and rushed for 898 during his junior year, and finished with five passing and eight rushing touchdowns. He also played basketball and was named the most valuable player in two of the tournaments his team participated in.College career
Morgan ranks second in Virginia Tech history with 122 receptions, fourth with 1,817 receiving yards (a 14.9 avg.) and fourth with 16 touchdowns. He finished his career with 2,435 all-purpose yards.During his senior season in 2007, Morgan led the team with a career-high 46 catches for 552 yards (a 12.0 avg) and five touchdowns, while playing alongside Eddie Royal
Eddie Royal
William Edward "Eddie" Royal is an American football wide receiver and return specialist for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League...
, now with the Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. They are currently members of the West Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
, and Justin Harper
Justin Harper
Justin Harper is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft...
, now with the Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are a professional football franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland.The Baltimore Ravens are officially a quasi-expansion franchise, having originated in 1995 with the Cleveland Browns relocation controversy after Art Modell, then owner of the Cleveland Browns, announced his...
. In 2006, he finished second on the team with 33 receptions for 448 yards (a 13.6 avg.) and four touchdowns.
As a sophomore in 2005, he finished with 28 catches for 471 yards (a 16.8 avg.) and four touchdowns. During his freshman season in 2004, he caught 15 passes for 346 yards (a 23.1 avg.) and three touchdowns. Morgan’s 126 yards receiving vs. Auburn in the 2005 Sugar Bowl
2005 Sugar Bowl
The 2005 Sugar Bowl was a postseason American college football bowl game between the Virginia Tech Hokies and the Auburn Tigers at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, on January 3, 2005. It was the 71st edition of the annual Sugar Bowl football contest...
set a school bowl game record.
Professional career
In 2008 Morgan's preseason performances won him a place on the roster. He became ill just before the season and lost 15 pounds. He also missed time due to a one inch tear in his groin. Despite playing in only 12 games, Morgan showed real promise. He finished the 2008 season with 20 receptions for 319 yards, averaging 16 yards a catch with 3 touchdown receptions. He was named as a starter for the 2009 season.On Oct 19, 2009 49ers beat writer Matt Maiocco
Matt Maiocco
Matt Maiocco, , is an American sports writer best known for his work as the beat reporter of the San Francisco 49ers for the Santa Rosa Press Democrat. He currently serves as the San Francisco 49ers beat reporter for CSN Bay Area. He is the son of Ernest L...
reported that Josh Morgan had lost his starting job to rookie Wide Receiver Michael Crabtree
Michael Crabtree
Michael Alex Crabtree is an American football wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the 49ers with the 10th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football for Texas Tech, where he received recognition as one of the nation's...
. Though it does appear that Crabtree has taken over Morgan on the depth chart, it must be noted that both players, and Isaac Bruce
Isaac Bruce
Isaac Isidore Bruce is a retired American football wide receiver. He was originally drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the second round of the 1994 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Memphis....
got an official start against the Houston Texans on October 25, 2009. He has since then recovered his starting position and now starts opposite Crabtree. On October 11th, 2011 Morgan was placed on the injury reserve list after a promising start to the 2011 season. He will finish the season with 15 receptions, 220 yards, and 1 touchdown in just 5 games.
Career Statistics
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2008 NFL season
The 2008 NFL season was the 89th regular season of the National Football League, themed with the slogan "Believe in Now."Super Bowl XLIII, the league's championship game, was at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida on February 1, 2009, with the Pittsburgh Steelers coming out victorious over the...
!! San Francisco 49ers
2008 San Francisco 49ers season
The 2008 San Francisco 49ers season was the franchise's 63rd season. Although they failed to reach the playoffs for the straight 6th year, the team improved on their disappointing 5-11 record from the 2007 season, and ended the season on a high note...
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2009 NFL season
The 2009 NFL season was the 90th regular season of the National Football League.The preseason started with the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game on August 9, 2009, and the regular season began September 10. The season ended with Super Bowl XLIV, the league's championship game, on February 7, 2010 at...
!! San Francisco 49ers
2009 San Francisco 49ers season
The 2009 San Francisco 49ers season was the franchise's 64th season, and the first full year with Mike Singletary as head coach after being named interim head coach in 2008. It is the seventh year in which the 49ers have their seventh offensive coordinator...
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2010 NFL season
The 2010 NFL season was the 91st regular season of the National Football League.The regular season began with the NFL Kickoff game on NBC on Thursday, September 9, at the Louisiana Superdome as the New Orleans Saints, Super Bowl XLIV champions, defeated the Minnesota Vikings 14–9.Tom Brady,...
!! San Francisco 49ers
2010 San Francisco 49ers season
The 2010 San Francisco 49ers season was the franchise's 65th season, and the second full year with Mike Singletary as the head coach. The 49ers were looking to build upon their 8–8 season in 2009 that ended their streak of seven consecutive losing seasons and to get into the postseason for the...
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2011 NFL season
The 2011 NFL season, the 92nd regular season of the National Football League, began on Thursday, September 8, 2011 with the Super Bowl XLV champion Green Bay Packers defeating the New Orleans Saints 42–34 at Lambeau Field and will end with Super Bowl XLVI, the league's championship game, on...
!! San Francisco 49ers
2011 San Francisco 49ers season
The 2011 San Francisco 49ers season is the franchise's 66th season overall, and 62nd in the National Football League . It is the first season under head coach Jim Harbaugh and general manager Trent Baalke...
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