Jump to content

Johnnie Morant

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Johnnie Morant
No. 19
Date of birth (1981-12-07) December 7, 1981 (age 42)
Place of birthNewark, New Jersey, U.S.
Career information
CFL statusInternational
Position(s)Wide receiver
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight224 lb (102 kg)
US collegeSyracuse
NFL draft2004 / round: 5 / pick: 134
Career history
As player
2004–2006Oakland Raiders
2007Oakland Raiders*
2008Toronto Argonauts
2009Hamilton Tiger-Cats*
Career stats
Receptions8
Receiving yards90

Johnnie Morant Jr. (born December 7, 1981) is an American former professional football wide receiver. He was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL draft. He played college football at Syracuse. He is the former head strength and conditioning coach at East Carter High School.

Morant was also a member of the Toronto Argonauts and Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

Early life

[edit]

Born in Newark and raised in Parsippany–Troy Hills, New Jersey, Morant graduated from Parsippany Hills High School in 2000. After an outstanding senior campaign, Morant was rated the best receiver in the East and third best in the nation.[1]

College career

[edit]

He finished his career at Syracuse University with 88 receptions for 1,535 yards (17.4 avg) and seven touchdowns, adding 524 yards on 22 kickoff returns (23.8 avg) and 35 yards with a score on six carries (5.8 avg) while appearing in 35 games. His 1,535 yards ranks 10th on the school's career-record list, while his 17.4-yard average ranks seventh. Morant also had a string of at least one reception in 29 consecutive games.

Professional career

[edit]

Oakland Raiders

[edit]

Morant was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the fifth round (134th overall) of the 2004 NFL draft.[2] He played three seasons for the team before being released on August 28, 2007.[3]

Toronto Argonauts

[edit]

On June 22, 2008, Morant signed a contract with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League[4] He went on to play in 11 games for the Argonauts.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

[edit]

Morant was signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on February 6, 2009. He then retired after the 2009 season.

Coaching career

[edit]
  1. 2009-2011 Parsippany High School, assistant head coach.
  2. 2012 Southern Tech, Morant was assistant head coach, offensive coordinator & head strength and conditioning coach
  3. 2013-2014 Kentucky Christian University, head strength and conditioning coach and wide receivers coach
  4. 2015-Present East Carter High School, strength and conditioning coach and wide receivers coach

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Johnnie Morant player profile, National Football League Players Association. Accessed July 23, 2007. "Born in Newark, New Jersey and attended Parsippany (New Jersey) Hills High ... Parade All-American and rated the best receiver in the East and third best in the nation by Prep Star"
  2. ^ "2004 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
  3. ^ "Raiders notes: Receiver Morant released". August 29, 2007.
  4. ^ "Argos sign former Raider Morant". The Globe and Mail. June 22, 2008. Retrieved June 23, 2008.
[edit]