Southern Jaguars’ Morgan getting around

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana  -- There’s no shortage of versatile athletes on the Southern football roster. But even with all-conference players such as Lee Doss and Virgil Williams, and blossoming newcomers Lenard Tillery and Willie Quinn, wide receiver Justin Morgan may be the most complete athlete on the team.

Morgan — a sophomore from Pell City, Ala., 30 miles outside of Birmingham — came to The Bluff two years ago as a talented high school quarterback, center fielder and pitcher, where he batted .370 his senior season to go with 26 stolen bases.

“I was recruited as a quarterback, but I came in as an athlete,” Morgan said. “I ended up playing defensive back last season. And then heading into this season, I ended up at receiver; and against Arkansas-Pine Bluff (a 29-21 Southern win Saturday), I played some running back.”

Morgan even to quarterback when the Jaguars attempted a fake field goal.

He was on the receiving end of two Dray Joseph pass attempts. He attempted a pass of his own. He had one rushing attempt.



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