Listed at No. 1 at cornerback in preseason depth chart.

2004
Named third-team Freshman All-America by The Sporting News...Played in all 13 games, making 12 starts...Moved into starting lineup in second game of the season...Named UT's "Top Defensive Back"...Tied three interceptions, including an 88-yard touchdown return vs. Temple...Also returned a fumble for a 26-yard TD vs. Ohio...Tied for second in the MAC with 10 pass break ups...Fifth on the team with 76 tackles...Had career-best 13 tackles vs. Bowling Green.

2003
Sat out the season as a redshirt.

High School
Set school and county records with 13 interceptions as a senior, returning four for touchdowns...Had 31 career interceptions...Made all-state three times, twice earning first-team honors...As a three-year starter, led his team to a 32-2 record...Named the New York State Sportswriters Association Class `A' Player of the Year as a senior...Rushed for 1,024 yards on 112 carries and 12 touchdowns as a senior...Caught 11 passes for 302 yards and six touchdowns...Connected on 47-of-56 extra points, giving him a total of 185 points as a senior...Helped his team to a state title in 2000...Played for coach John Castellano...Also lettered in outdoor track (3) and basketball (4).

Personal
Full name is Nigel Aston Morris...Birthdate: Aug. 13, 1984...Son of Phil and LaFonte Morris...Father is a building supervisor for a housing authority and mother is a home care specialist...Major is undecided.