# Landon Morris

Landon Morris (born December 21, 2002) is an American football tight end who currently plays for the Temple University Owls. He stands 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighing 235 pounds. Morris is known for being one of the top 10 tight-end prospects of his class, as highlighted by Sports Illustrated All-American.
Landon Morris :
| Temple University Owls - No.81 ||
| Position | Tight end |
| Born | December 21, 2002, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Family ||
| Father | Hilton Morris (baseball at UNLV). |
| Mother | Lori Morris (former Miss Basketball, Indiana). |
| Sister | Lauren Morris (basketball at Holy Cross College, Indiana). |

## Early Life and Education

Landon Morris was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Hilton and Lori Morris. His father played baseball at UNLV, and his mother, a former Miss Basketball for Indiana, earned recognition as a McDonald's All-American in 1997. His sister, Lauren Morris, currently plays basketball at Holy Cross College in Indiana.
Morris began his athletic journey at Hamilton Southeastern High School, where he played both football and basketball. He later transferred to Nazareth Academy in Illinois, earning recognition as a three-star recruit. While at Nazareth, he recorded 81 catches for 1,456 yards and 13 touchdowns. Named to the All-HCC first team and identified as one of the top 10 tight end prospects by Sports Illustrated. Morris showcased his potential early. During the COVID-19 pandemic; he returned to Indianapolis and completed his senior season at Fishers High School.

## College career

2024 (Redshirt Junior): Morris returned to action this year, making his collegiate debut with Temple University. He recording his first career catch against Oklahoma State (OSU). Notable moments from the season included a career-long 20-yard reception during the rivalry game against Army, and a breakout performance in the Homecoming victory over Tulsa (TU). In that game, he achieved personal bests with 4 receptions, 97 receiving yards, and a 58-yard catch. He also scored his first career touchdown, a 25-yard reception from quarterback Evan Simon, during a game against East Carolina (ECU), solidifying his role as a key offensive contributor. His performance earned him Academic Player of the Week honors.

### Statistics

Temple University Owls :
| Year | Lng | Rec | Yards | Avg | TDs |
| 2024 | 58 | 16 | 251 | 15.7 | 1 |
| Career | 58 | 16 | 251 | 15.7 | 1 |
2023 (Redshirt Sophomore): Although Landon Morris was unable to take the field this season due to the NCAA double-transfer rule, his impact on the team remained significant. Demonstrating his commitment to growth and his team-first mentality, Morris excelled in his role on the scout team, earning recognition for his hard work and dedication. He was one of several players granted an additional year of eligibility in a settlement with the NCAA regarding players with multiple school transfers.
He was named the Offensive Scout Team Player of the Week twice during the season, for his efforts in preparing the team ahead of matchups against Southern Methodist University (SMU) and University of South Florida (USF).
2022 (Redshirt Freshman): Morris did not appear in any games during his time at Utah.
2021 (Freshman): He originally signed with Syracuse and participated in spring practices in 2021 before entering the transfer portal and transferring to Utah.