MJ Morris

MJ Morris (born June 30, 2002) is an American college football quarterback for the Texas Longhorns. He previously played for the NC State Wolfpack, Maryland Terrapins and Coastal Carolina Chanticleers.

Early life Morris attended Carrollton High School in Carrollton, Georgia, for his freshman and sophomore year before transferring to Pace Academy in Atlanta, Georgia for his junior year before transferring back to Carrollton for his senior year. As a senior, he passed for 3,089 yards with 33 touchdowns. Morris committed to North Carolina State University to play college football.

College career NC State Morris entered his true freshman year at NC State in 2022 as backup to Devin Leary and Jack Chambers. He earned his first extensive playing time during the team's eighth game against Virginia Tech. Trailing 21–3, Morris replaced Chambers, completing 20 of 29 passes for 265 yards and three touchdowns in the victory. He played four games his sophomore year going 3–1 as a starter and then deciding to redshirt. On November 30, 2023, Morris announced he was entering the transfer portal.

Maryland On December 13, 2023, Morris indicated his intent to transfer to the University of Maryland, College Park.

On December 28, 2024, Morris announced that he would enter the transfer portal for the second time.

Coastal Carolina On January 7, 2025, Morris announced that he would transfer to Coastal Carolina University.

Texas On January 22, 2026, Morris announced that he would transfer to the University of Texas at Austin.

Statistics Year Team Games Passing Rushing GP GS Record Comp Att Pct Yards Avg TD Int Rate Att Yards Avg TD 2022 NC State 5 3 2−1 52 86 60.5 648 7.5 7 1 148.3 49 88 1.6 1 2023 NC State 4 4 3−1 63 113 55.8 719 6.4 7 5 120.8 32 15 0.5 0 2024 Maryland 7 1 0−1 36 61 59.0 350 5.7 5 5 117.9 28 12 0.4 1 2025 Coastal Carolina 4 2 1−1 35 60 58.3 304 5.1 1 4 93.1 11 31 2.8 0Career 20 10 6−4 186 320 58.1 2,021 6.3 20 15 122.4 120 146 1.2 2