Place of birth Miami, Florida Positions Defensive back Name Demetrice Morley | Weight 82 kg CFL status International Height 1.83 m | |
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Date of birth (1987-07-23) July 23, 1987 (age 28) 2013 - present Toronto Argonauts (CFL) | ||
Education Miami Killian High School | ||
Kiffin: Morley no longer a Vol
Demetrice Morley (born July 23, 1987) is an American football defensive back who is currently a free agent.
Contents
- Kiffin Morley no longer a Vol
- High school career
- Freshman season 2005
- Sophomore season 2006
- 2007
- Junior season 2008
- Senior Season 2009
- Calgary Stampeders
- Toronto Argonauts
- References
High school career
Morley played football at Miami Killian High School in Miami, Florida. He was a standout at defensive back, and was ranked by Rivals.com and Scout.com recruiting services at the number one cornerback in the 2005 recruiting class. Morley was a part of a Tennessee class that was ranked Top 3 nationally, also featuring Jonathan Crompton, LaMarcus Coker, Rico McCoy, Josh McNeil, among others.
Freshman season: 2005
Morley played for the Vols as a reserve in 2005, backing up Jason Allen.
Sophomore season: 2006
Morley started for the Vols following an injury to Inquoris Johnson in the 2nd game of the season against Air Force. Morley spent the majority of the time as a strong safety. Morley ended the year with 51 total tackles, 2 interceptions and one blocked kick.
2007
Morley was dismissed from the football team and left school for academic reasons following the 2006 season. He spent the 2007 season at Pellissippi State Technical Community College in an attempt to be readmitted at Tennessee.
Junior season: 2008
After sitting out the 2007 season, Morley was readmitted to the University in January 2008 and rejoined the team. The birth of his son motivated him to return.
Senior Season: 2009
On April 7, 2009 Head Coach Lane Kiffin announced that Morley has been dismissed from the squad. He did not state specifically why the rising senior was dismissed, but Morley had missed many workouts, meetings, and practices since Kiffin became head coach in December.
Calgary Stampeders
In 2011, Morley signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. In his rookie season, Morley played in 16 games, recording 40 tackles and 4 sacks. In 2012, Morley recorded 10 tackles and 1 sack in only 2 games, missing most of the season due to a shoulder injury. In 2013, Morley recorded 13 tackles and 1 interception in 6 games before being released by the Stampeders on September 5, 2013.
Toronto Argonauts
On September 6, 2013, Morley signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. On May 16, 2014, Morley was released by the Argonauts.