Patrick McMorris

Patrick McMorris
No. 32 – Miami Dolphins
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (2001-10-18) October 18, 2001 (age 23)
Santa Ana, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:206 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:Godinez Fundamental
(Santa Ana, California)
Santa Ana
(Santa Ana, California)
College:San Diego State (2019–2022)
California (2023)
NFL draft:2024 / round: 6 / pick: 198
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Patrick Allen McMorris (born October 18, 2001) is an American professional football safety for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at San Diego State and California, and was selected by the Dolphins in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL draft.

Early life

McMorris was born on October 18, 2001, in Santa Ana, California.[1] He was a top player at Godinez Fundamental High School in Santa Ana, where he totaled 2,287 rushing yards and 28 rushing touchdowns with a 6.5 yards-per-carry average.[1] After helping Godinez win an Orange Coast League title as a junior, he transferred to Santa Ana High School for his senior year.[2] In his senior year, he ran 141 times for 1,801 yards and 23 touchdowns, averaging 12.8 yards-per-carry while also having 99 tackles.[3][4] A three-star recruit, he committed to play college football for the San Diego State Aztecs as a defensive back.[4]

College career

McMorris appeared in nine games as a true freshman at San Diego State in 2019, posting one tackle.[1] He then appeared in seven games, one as a starter, in 2020, totaling 10 tackles and a pass breakup.[1] He competed for a starting role in 2021.[5] Ultimately winning it, he started all 14 games and was chosen first-team All-Mountain West Conference, leading the team in both tackles (90) and interceptions (four) while also having nine pass breakups.[4][6] He repeated as a first-team All-Mountain West selection in 2022, recording 61 tackles, six pass breakups and an interception while being a team captain.[7][8]

McMorris opted to transfer to the California Golden Bears for the 2023 season.[7] He made 90 tackles, second on the team, and also had two fumble recoveries and an interception.[9] He ended his collegiate career having appeared in 55 games, 40 as a starter, and made 252 tackles, 23 pass breakups and six interceptions.[10] He was invited to the Hula Bowl and to the NFL Scouting Combine.[11]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+1⁄8 in
(1.83 m) 		207 lb
(94 kg) 		31+7⁄8 in
(0.81 m) 		9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		 4.28 s 7.09 s 32.5 in
(0.83 m)		 9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)		 14 reps
All values from NFL Scouting Combine/Pro Day[12][13]

McMorris was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round (198th overall) of the 2024 NFL draft.[14] He was placed on injured reserve on August 27, 2024.[15] He was activated on November 26.[16]

Personal life

McMorris is the son of Patrick McMorris and Lucy Guerrero. His brother, Malik, was a student athlete in the Cal football program for four seasons from 2015-2018, a member of the Golen Bears track and field squad during the 2016-2019 campaigns. He also has a brother named Hakim who was a member of the Cal track and field program for five seasons from 2019-2023.[17]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Patrick McMorris". San Diego State Aztecs.
  2. ^ Albano, Dan (August 8, 2018). "Standout football player Patrick McMorris transfers to Santa Ana from Godinez". Orange County Register.
  3. ^ Stites, Adam (May 1, 2024). "8 things to know about Dolphins draft pick Patrick McMorris". USA Today.
  4. ^ a b c Brugler, Dane (April 2024). "The Beast: 2024 NFL Draft Guide" (PDF). The Athletic. p. 313.
  5. ^ Kenney, Kirk (April 25, 2021). "Aztecs safety Patrick McMorris making impression in bid for starting spot". San Diego Union-Tribune.
  6. ^ Faraudo, Jeff (April 16, 2023). "Cal Football: That Didn't Take Long - Bears Land Safety Patrick McMorris From the Portal". Sports Illustrated.
  7. ^ a b Kenney, Kirk (April 13, 2023). "Aztecs starting safety and team captain Patrick McMorris enters transfer portal". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
  8. ^ Pool, Colton (April 17, 2023). "Former San Diego State Star Patrick McMorris Enters Transfer Portal, Commits To Cal". HERO Sports.
  9. ^ Kroner, Steve (April 27, 2024). "Cal safety Patrick McMorris, Stanford kicker Joshua Karty taken in NFL draft". San Francisco Chronicle.
  10. ^ "Patrick McMorris College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  11. ^ Beasley, Adam H. (April 27, 2024). "Miami Dolphins Add Needed Depth at Safety With Patrick McMorris Pick". Pro Football Network.
  12. ^ "Patrick McMorris Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  13. ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Patrick McMorris College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  14. ^ Habib, Hal (April 27, 2024). "Dolphins pick Cal S Patrick McMorris at No. 198 of NFL draft 2024. Our scouting report". The Palm Beach Post.
  15. ^ "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. August 29, 2024.
  16. ^ "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. November 26, 2024.
  17. ^ "Patrick McMorris - Football". California Golden Bears Athletics. Retrieved June 8, 2024.