Royce Morgan

Position:
DL
Height:
6-1
Weight:
255
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Avenel, N.J.
High School:
Colonia
Major:
Computer Science

Why Lehigh?: "Because of the challenging and rewarding academics and its commitment to being one of the best football programs in the nation year in and year out."

On the Lehigh coaching staff: "It is among the best in I-AA football by far because they will give you every chance to perform to your potential on and off the field."

On the Lehigh football experience: "It's an opportunity to participate and play in the sport that I love and to become a better football player. At the same time I can become a well rounded person with people and coaches pushing me to succeed."

Expected to compete for starting time on the defensive line … as a junior … missed most of the season after suffering a broken leg vs. Villanova … had 3 tackles and a sack in Stony Brook win … tallied 5 tackles and 1.5 sack in Villanova loss before injury … as a sophomore … second team All-Patriot League selection … played in ten games and recorded 30 tackles, 12 being for a loss … recorded a team high 6.5 sacks … recorded 4 tackles, 2 for a loss and 1.5 sacks and one interception which was returned 45 yards for a touchdown in win over St. Mary’s … as a freshman … Appeared in seven games making 20 tackles and recording two sacks … had four tackles and a sack in season-opening victory over Buffalo … had three tackles and a sack in win against Georgetown … secondary school … third Team All-State Group 3 DL … NJSIAA Super 100 All-State Team … Two-time All-County DL … Two-time All-White Division … All-GMC Performer … Two-time All-Area at DL and TE.