2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Myron Morrison, LB, Rice

Myron Morrison is one of the returning leaders on the defense for Rice and is looking to have another good season to boost his stock.
Player Info
Name, Jersey # | Myron Morrison, #33 |
School | Rice |
2024 Class Yr | (RS)SR |
Height, Weight | 6’3”, 225 |
Position/Depth | LB/1st |
2023 Honors | All-AAC Honorable Mention |
Season Viewed (yr) | 2023 |
Games Watched | ECU, UConn, Houston, @Tulsa |
Player Stats
2023 | 13 GP, 37 Solo, 43 AST, 80 TOT, 2.5 TFL, 1 Sack, 1 FF, 1 FR |
2022 | 11 GP, 36 Solo, 37 AST, 73 TOT, 6.5 TFL, 1.5 Sack, 2 INT, 5 PD, 2 FR |
2021 | 11 GP, 11 Solo, 22 AST, 33 TOT, 2 TFL, 2 PD, 1 FF |
2020 | 4 GP, 1 Solo, 1 TOT |
2019 | 4 GP, 1 AST, 1 TOT |
Player Summary:
Myron Morrison was a 2-star recruit from Humble, TX, and went to Atascocita High School. He signed to RIce in 2019.
In 2019 and 2020, Morrison played in 4 games and had 1 tackle each year. In 2021, Morrison played in 11 games with 33 total tackles, 2 TFLs, 2 PD, and 1 FF. In 2022, Morrison played in 11 games and had 73 tackles, 6.5 TFLs, 1.5 sacks, 2 INT, 5 PD, and 2 FR. Last season in 2023, Morrison played and started in all 13 games where he recorded 80 tackles, 2.5 TFL, 1 sack, 1 FF, and 1 FR.
Player Strengths:
- He is a very downhill blitzer who is not afraid of contact with the OL
- Has the size and athleticism to rush off the edge
- He has great backfield vision and reacts well to run plays
Player Weaknesses:
- Not very quick in coverage and can get lost or beaten by more athletic receivers
- Does Not avoid blocks well
- Sometimes is too aggressive and gets swallowed by the OL