![]() When I first got there it was like the ultimate fan experience. After that, it was just like a surreal experience because I’m actually a fan of the Redskins. What was your reaction when you finally found out you were drafted in the sixth round by the Redskins?Ī: It was a sigh of relief because I thought the call was never going to come. Q: You were initially projected to go as high as the third round in the draft. The UP caught up with Morris to discuss what it’s been like to be an NFL starter. “If it breaks down, I’m gettin’ it fixed. “One day, my kids are going to drive that car,” Morris said. Morris even wants to keep the vehicle in the family long after his NFL days are over. “It just keeps me grounded, where I came from, and all the hard work for me to get to this point. “It has some sentimental value to it now,” Morris said. According to the official Redskins blog, Morris still drives the silver 1991 Mazda 626 he purchased as a junior at FAU. In his first NFL game, former Owls and current Washington Redskins running back Alfred Morris scored the first two touchdowns by an FAU alumni in school history.ĭespite receiving high praise across the country, Morris remains as humble in Washington as he was in Boca. Photo courtesy of the Washington Redskins. Morris earned the starting running back spot over Roy Rather, it’s just about adding experienced depth and creating more competition at the position.Alfred Morris was drafted in the sixth round of the NFL Draft by the Judge made it clear that the addition of Morris in no way reflects on fellow running back Saquon Barkley. We had an opportunity to bring him back and he helps our competition within that spot.” Again, like anyone else, he has an opportunity to come in here and compete for a spot on this team. He’s always smiling and good, great energy out there. “Look, I walked by him when I was coming in the building and he was waiting outside for his clearance from his test, and we got to have a conversation sitting outside and it’s just refreshing seeing his face. “I can’t tell you how much I feel on a personal level about Alfred and what he did for our team last year, about how he carries himself, about how he is as a teammate, how he is in the team meeting,” Judge told reporters. Meanwhile, head coach Joe Judge said it was “refreshing” to see Morris back in the building. I’ve been fortunate enough, this is going into my 10th year. “I could have never did a day in the NFL. It’s not promised,” the 32-year-old Morris added. Every chance I get, every carry I get, every snap I get, every chance I get to come to a camp I’m appreciative. “I’ve always appreciated the opportunity, just having a foot in the door. For the time being, he’s simply focused on making the most of his opportunity. He’ll cross that bridge when he gets there. ![]() I feel like this is a family.”Įven though he now has a spot on the Giants’ 90-man roster, there’s no guarantee he’ll eventually make the 53-man roster. I think that speaks volumes about the person - from a character standpoint, from a talent standpoint. ![]() “It’s always good when you get a call back. I spent last year here and got to know a bunch of the guys, got to know the system, coaches, things like that,” Morris said. And now, in his 10th season, he’s found one and it means a whole lot to him. Morris entered this offseason as a free agent and fully intended to seek another NFL opportunity. I’m pretty humble, I’m always looking for an opportunity to make the most of it. “I didn’t think it was a hard place to be in. “It wasn’t ideal, but it was an opportunity. A little earlier than that I probably would have been like, no, definitely not,” Morris said on Monday, via Big Blue View. “The place I was at it was perfect timing for that. ![]()
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