Patrick McMorris

Patrick Allen McMorris (born October 18, 2001) is an American professional football safety. He played college football for the San Diego State Aztecs and California Golden Bears, and was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL draft.

Early life McMorris was born on October 18, 2001, in Santa Ana, California. He was a top player at Godinez Fundamental High School in Santa Ana, where he totaled 2,287 rushing yards and 28 rushing touchdowns with a 6.5 yards-per-carry average. In his senior year, he ran 141 times for 1,801 yards and 23 touchdowns, averaging 12.8 yards-per-carry while also having 99 tackles. A three-star recruit, he committed to play college football for the San Diego State Aztecs as a defensive back. Ultimately winning it, he started all 14 games and was chosen first-team All-Mountain West Conference, leading the team in both tackles (90) and interceptions (four) while also having nine pass breakups. He repeated as a first-team All-Mountain West selection in 2022, recording 61 tackles, six pass breakups and an interception while being a team captain.

McMorris opted to transfer to the California Golden Bears for the 2023 season. He ended his collegiate career having appeared in 55 games, 40 as a starter, and made 252 tackles, 23 pass breakups and six interceptions. He was invited to the Hula Bowl and to the NFL Scouting Combine.

Professional career

Miami Dolphins McMorris was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round (198th overall) of the 2024 NFL draft. He was placed on injured reserve on August 27, 2024. He was activated on November 26.

On August 26, 2025, McMorris was waived by the Dolphins as part of final roster cuts.

New York Giants On August 28, 2025, McMorris was signed to the New York Giants practice squad. He was released on September 16.

Arizona Cardinals On September 23, 2025, McMorris was signed to the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad. He was released on October 8. McMorris was re-signed to the practice squad on December 16. He was released on December 24.

New York Giants (second stint) On December 26, 2025, McMorris was signed to the New York Giants' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with New York on January 5, 2026. On April 6, McMorris was released by the Giants.

San Francisco 49ers On April 28, 2026, McMorris signed with the San Francisco 49ers. On August 30, he was waived as part of final roster cuts.

Personal life McMorris is the son of Patrick McMorris and Lucy Guerrero. His brother, Malik, was a student athlete in the Cal football program for four seasons from 2015 to 2018, a member of the Golden Bears track and field squad during the 2016-2019 campaigns. He also has a brother named Hakim who was a member of the Cal track and field program for five seasons from 2019 to 2023.