17 Facts About Desmond Morgan

Desmond Morgan was born on September 9,1992 and is an American college football coach and former linebacker.

Desmond Morgan is the senior defensive analyst for the University of Memphis, a position he has held since 2023.

Desmond Morgan played college football for the Michigan Wolverines football team from 2011 to 2015.

When Morgan was in high school, he worked out at a local gym in Holland, Michigan, that his father, Scott Morgan, went on to purchase in January 2017.

Desmond Morgan played linebacker and quarterback for West Ottawa High School, earning The Holland Sentinel Defensive Player of the Year recognition in 2010.

In high school, Desmond Morgan was rated as the 24th and 42nd best high school football inside or middle linebacker in the national class of 2011 by ESPN and Scout.

Desmond Morgan was a Michigan Wolverines fan growing up, and he committed to Michigan in early February 2011.

Desmond Morgan tweaked his hamstring at the end of training camp, which limited him early in the season.

Desmond Morgan established career highs with 10 tackles in both of the final two games of the season: he posted 5 solo and five assists on November 26 in The Game against Ohio State and then he had seven solo tackles and three assists in the January 3,2012 Sugar Bowl against Virginia Tech.

Desmond Morgan missed the September 15,2012, game against Massachusetts due to injury.

Desmond Morgan was honored as the first recipient of the Ford legend jersey, switching from the No 44 jersey to No 48.

Desmond Morgan was named Athlon Sports Big Ten Defensive player of the week.

Desmond Morgan only appeared in the season opener for the 2014 Michigan Wolverines football team against Appalachian State before injuring his hand and missing the rest of the season.

Desmond Morgan was granted a fifth year of eligibility after the NCAA approved his medical hardship waiver.

Desmond Morgan won the 2015 Roger Zatkoff Award as the team's top linebacker.

Desmond Morgan finished his career as a three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree, and Morgan was voted to the 2015 CoSIDA Academic All-District First Team selection.

Desmond Morgan joined the staff of the Wayne State Warriors as a graduate assistant for the 2016 season.