Who is Derrick Morgan - Highlights, Stats, Draft Stock, & More

Derrick Morgan was dominate his junior year at Georgia Tech. His sophomore year there was little light shined on him because his entire defensive line was drafted following the 2008 season. This season he showed up in a big way. He had a total of 12 sacks and 2 forced fumbles. Derrick Morgan will make an instant impact in the NFL. He will be the first DE off the board in 2010.

Here is part of an article from the Miami Herald:

"""" When you're 6-4 and 268 pounds, have 12 ½ sacks on the season, 18 tackles for loss and can supposedly run the 40-yard dash in 4.5 seconds, the moniker fits. The Yellow Jackets just hope he lives up to the name against Iowa on Tuesday night in the Orange Bowl.

``A freak,'' Georgia Tech running back Jonathan Dwyer said. ``He's strong. He can stop the run. He can pass rush. He can drop back in coverage. He plays with passion the whole game -- a pure athlete.''

Georgia Tech cornerback Mario Butler said: ``Freakish. Derrick's first step off the ball is incredible, the best I've ever seen. By the time he is getting up and around that first step, the tackle is probably not even set, so he's already getting to the quarterback.'' Morgan, a junior, is projected by Scouts Inc. to be the fifth overall player and first defensive end taken in the 2010 NFL Draft. """"