University of Toledo Athletics

Listed at No. 1 at cornerback in preseason depth chart.

Started all 12 games...Tied for sixth on team with 45 tackles...Had two interceptions, five pass breakups and one blocked kick.

Started in 11 games, making 31 tackles and intercepting one pass...Also broke up six passes, including a career-high four breakups in the GMAC Bowl...Missed the Ball State game due to injury.

Named third-team Freshman All-America by The Sporting News...Played in all 13 games, making 12 starts...Moved into starting lineup in second game of the season...Named UT’s "Top Defensive Back"...Had three interceptions, including an 88-yard touchdown return vs. Temple...Also returned a fumble for a 26-yard TD vs. Ohio...Tied for second in the MAC with 10 pass breakups...Fifth on the team with 76 tackles...Had career-best 13 tackles vs. Bowling Green.

Sat out the season as a redshirt.

Set school and county records with 13 interceptions as a senior, returning four for touchdowns...Had 31 career interceptions...Made all-state three times, twice earning first-team honors...As a three-year starter, led his team to a 32-2 record...Named the New York State Sportswriters Association Class ?A’ Player of the Year as a senior...Rushed for 1,024 yards on 112 carries and 12 touchdowns as a senior...Caught 11 passes for 302 yards and six touchdowns...Connected on 47-of-56 extra points, giving him a total of 185 points as a senior...Helped team to a state title in 2000...Played for coach John Castellano...Also lettered in outdoor track (3) and basketball (4).

Full name is Nigel Aston Morris...Birthdate: Aug. 13, 1984...Son of Phil and LaFonte Morris...Father is a building supervisor and mother is a home care specialist...Has an older sister, Tasha...Recreation & leisure studies major.

Career Statistics

Career Game Highs
Tackles: 13(Bowling Green, 11-23-04)