Mike Morris LB/EDGE Michigan | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Mike Morris LB/EDGE Michigan
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 04/20/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.95 seconds (4%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PLAY STYLE: EDGE OLB | |
| Last Updated: 04/20/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 4.95 seconds (4%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 82.7 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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80% |
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| Tackling: |
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73% |
| Pass Rush: |
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81% |
| Run Defense: |
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74% |
| Coverage: |
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68% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
4th
Overall Rank:
#133
Position rank:
#14
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| College Games: 26 College Snaps: 686 | ||
ESPN RATING: 80/100
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247 RATING: 89/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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Drafted: ROUND: 5 - Pick Number: 151 (SEA)
Draft Profile: Bio
Mike Morris from American Heritage-Boca-Delray High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Morris joined Michigan after being heavily recruited.In 2020 as a freshman Morris saw action in just one game and played a total of 5 snaps for the Wolverines. He recorded just one tackle, no assists, while adding one stop.
As a sophomore for the Wolverines in 2021 Morris played in 14 games and took part in 360 snaps for the Wolverines. He recorded 13 tackles, 3 assists, while adding 9 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 14 total pressures, and 8 QB hurries, 4 QB hits, and 2 sacks during the year.
In 2022 as a junior Morris played in 11 games and contributed on 321 snaps. He recorded 11 tackles, 3 assists while making 17 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 35 total pressures, which included 19 QB hurries, 7 QB hits, and an excellent 9 sacks on the year.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- A savvy, versatile and instinctive edge rusher who did a little bit of everything, Morris was especially effective getting to the quarterback.
- His hand use is excellent; he’s strong in the upper body and consistently swats away blockers.
- Has the long arms and hand strength to win at the point consistently; strong throughout the upper body and has good agility for his size.
- Morris explodes off the line with a quick first step, with agile feet to counter inside and closing burst to finish plays.
- Adequate change-of-direction agility and straight-line speed to contain.
- Has the pursuit skills to stay in the action. Anticipates the snap. Country strong and very physical; seeks contact.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Never out of a play, but can get out of control and work himself away from the action.
- Plays tall and gets upright off the snap. Wins with upper-body strength and needs to focus on leverage.
- Plays high and with poor balance and power. He’ll lose ground at the point of attack, and Morris doesn’t get the full benefit of his length.
Mike Morris percentiles vs other Linebackers (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
Update - 04/20/2023
Morris was expected to put up excellent athletic testing numbers at the combine. He didn't... not even close. His forty was near to 5 seconds and his vertical was in the 5th percentile. He really hurt his stock. Prior to the workout, he looked like a third-round selection, he looks like a late round pick right now.How other scouting services rate Mike Morris (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
119.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
25.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.