| Maryland Terrapins | |
|---|---|
| Position | Quarterback |
| Class | Sophomore |
| Major | Management |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | June 30, 2002[1] Carrollton, Georgia |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College | |
| High school | Carrollton (Carrollton, Georgia) |
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MJ Morris (born June 30, 2002) is an American football quarterback who plays for the Maryland Terrapins. He previously played for the NC State Wolfpack.
Morris attended Carrollton High School in Carrollton, Georgia for his freshman and sophomore year before transferring to Pace Academy in Atlanta, Georgia for his junior year before transferring back to Carrollton for his senior year.[2] As a senior, he passed for 3,089 yards with 33 touchdowns. Morris committed to North Carolina State University to play college football.[3][4]
Morris entered his true freshman year at NC State in 2022 as backup to Devin Leary and Jack Chambers. He earned his first extensive playing time during the team's eighth game against Virginia Tech. Trailing 21–3, Morris replaced Chambers, completing 20 of 29 passes for 265 yards and three touchdowns in the victory. He played 4 games his sophomore year going 3–1 as a starter and then deciding to redshirt. [5][6][7] On November 30, 2023, Morris announced he was entering the transfer portal.[8]
On December 13, 2023, Morris indicated his intent to transfer to Maryland. [9]