- #
- 68
- Position
- Defensive end
- Height
- 6'6"
- Weight
- 292
- Current Team
- Michigan
Mike Morris: Defensive End, Michigan: NFL Draft Scouting Profile and Projected Draft Position
Mike Morris Michigan Stats
| Year | School | Class | Pos | G | Solo | Ast | Tot | Loss | Sk | Int | PD | FF |
| 2020 | Michigan | SO | DL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Michigan | JR | DL | 10 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | Michigan | SR | DE | 12 | 17 | 6 | 23 | 11 | 7.5 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Mike Morris Scouting Report
Per NFL Draft Buzz, Morris has the following strengths and weaknesses:
Strengths
- A savvy, versatile and instinctive edge rusher who did a little bit of everything, Morris was especially effective getting to the quarterback
- 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
- Has the pursuit skills to stay in the action. Anticipates the snap. Country strong and very physical; seeks contact
Weaknesses
- Never out of a play, but can get out of control and work himself away from the action
- 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
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Mike Morris in Mock Drafts
According to NFL Mock Draft Database, Morris is a projected third-round pick. With the number of edge prospects in this class, there is going to be value in the mid-rounds. Morris is a perfect example of a player that doesn’t warrant a top pick but will also be a great pick up in the later rounds. Below is a list of mock drafts and where they have Morris being taken.
- Seahawks Draft Blog – No. 31 overall: Chiefs
Would Mike Morris Fit on the Packers?
Now that we have gotten to the mid-round edge prospects, I am intrigued by a lot of them on the Packers. GM Brian Gutekunst should look to improve the pass rush. If he is not able to snag a top prospect in the first round, I wouldn’t be surprised if he waits until the mid-rounds for a player like Morris.
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What I like about Morris is his weaknesses are coachable. The Packers already play a little out of control on defense and playing high is something the Packers can coach out. Gutekunst hit on Kinglsey Enagbare in the fifth round last season and I wouldn’t be surprised if he tries to grab a later round edge in this draft as well.
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