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2010 UDFA Profile: Aaron Morgan, DE, UL-Monroe

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In pursuit of a pass rush, Gene Smith has brought many pass rushers to the Jacksonville defense this offseason. Aaron Kampman, Reggie Hayward and Austen Lane were all added in the hopes that they could act as every down ends, in passing or running situations. Tyson Alualu and D'Anthony Smith were added as pass rushers from the center of the defensive line. Rookie free agent, Aaron Morgan, joins Larry Hart as a defensive end/linebacker hybrid that will act as a rush specialist.

 

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Morgan was not one that was expected to go undrafted by most. Just over a week prior to the draft, National Football Post reported that Aaron Morgan was climbing draft boards and that he was a being "graded as a potential fifth-round to sixth-round draft pick on some NFL teams' draft boards." Had it not been for a hamstring injury that prevented him from running a 40 time at his Pro Day, it is very possible that Morgan could've been drafted.

Morgan is the 2nd all time sack leader with the WarHawks and is 3rd all time in the Sunbelt conference behind only Brandon Guillory of ULM and Erik Walden of Middle Tennessee. From a production standpoint, Morgan certaintly didn't disappoint collegiately. In his 4 years with the program, he accumulated 138 tackles, 22 sacks and an interception.

Athleticism is clearly evident as well. When healthy his 40 time is in the 4.6-4.7 range, which is impressive for his 6'4, 242 pound frame. Combine that with 40.5" vertical leap, 4.13 shuttle time and 26 reps on the bench and there is an impressive athlete. Read Terry's analysis of shuttle times on Black & Teal, and I promise you, you'll be even more impressed by these numbers.

Quite frankly, I'm amazed that Morgan wasn't drafted and truely ecstatic that the Jaguars were able to sign him. He has as legitimate a shot as any to make the final roster.

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Aaron Morgan: By the Numbers

Aaron Morgan
Position 1:  Linebacker
Height:  6'4
Position 2:  Defensive End
Weight: 242
Class:  Senior Age:  21
Bench Reps: 26

 40 Time:  4.71

 

Stats Overview Tackles Misc Interceptions
YEAR TOT SOLO AST SACK STF STFY FF BK INT YDS AVG LNG TD PD
2006 7 6 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0
2007 33 16 17 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0
2008 45 22 23 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0
2009 45 28 17 9 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 0

 

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maybe a jar-on-the-shelf type or a special teamer… imho

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by cuffs007 on Jul 11, 2010 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

oh yes

If this guy is as good as he looks, he could make the roster

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by TheTealDeal on Jul 11, 2010 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Great Scouting & Drafting

You have to give your props to Gene Smith for bringing in quality athletic competition.
Just as a side note. Do you beleive the Defense will change drastically on passing downs with the likes of Hart & Morgan adding pressure from the Linebacker positions or are they hopeful they will bulk up and be able to play the end position?

by jagswinbig on Jul 12, 2010 12:26 AM EDT reply actions  

Nice job Adam

He might have a long shot to the 53. But he is for sure a P quad candidate!

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by Zoltan from Budapest on Jul 12, 2010 10:37 AM EDT reply actions  

I hope

One of these tweener guys can become an Orakpo type. Loved that guy before the draft last year when everyone said he couldn’t play in a 4-3, all he did was get 11 sacks playing outside backer and end. I would jizz if Hart could become similar but at such a lesser price.

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