Akeel Morris

Akeel Morris is a current starting inside linebacker for the Nevada Wolf Pack. 
==Early Life==
Morris was born in Silver Springs, Nevada on March 22nd, 1995. He attended Silver Stage High School and quickly established a reputation as one of the most fiercely competitive and skilled players in the state. Silver Stage, led by Morris and future Nevada running back Charles Rocha, won a division title during Morris' freshman season, but the team ultimately fell short of a state championship, falling in the semifinals.
While Silver Stage was forced into a rebuilding season during Morris' sophomore year, missing out on any postseason play, Morris' high level of play continued to attract the attention of college scouts. He exploded onto the national scene with a sensational junior season, recording 108 tackles, 5 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, a pair of fumble recoveries, and an interception return for a touchdown, leading Silver Stage to a Nevada state title and promising another.
Morris delivered during his senior year at Silver Stage, as he completely eclipsed his stellar junior season, recording 163 tackles (a Nevada high school record), 8 sacks, 4 forced fumbles, 5 fumble recoveries, 5 interceptions, and a touchdown. Silver Stage would capture another state title, with Morris named Nevada's Mr. Football and touted as one of the top high school recruits for the 2016 cycle.
===Recruiting===
Morris was one of the most highly-sought after recruits during his senior season, receiving huge amounts of media attention and becoming the source of much speculation. He was named the #1 recruit in the country by Rabidsnowman's Top 100 Recruit Rankings, and was particularly noted for his tackling skills. 
Morris decided to stay in-state, committing almost immediately to Nevada, rejoining high school teammate Charles Rocha.
==College Career==
Morris attends Nevada. He is currently pursuing a degree in Theology.
===2017 Season===
While Morris' season started somewhat slowly, only recording 16 tackles through Nevada's first 3 games, Morris delivered an electrifying performance during the Wolf Pack's Week 5 game against Hawaii. Morris dominated the statline, recording a safety, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, a sack, an interception, and 10 tackles in one of the greatest individual defensive games in CFBHC history. Morris was unanimously named National Defensive Player of the Week, and helped justify his reputation as one of the most talented players to come out of the 2016 recruiting class.
===College Statistics===
Year 	Defense	Defense	Defense	Defense	Defense	Defense	Defense	Defense	Defense	Defense
Year 	GP 	GS 	Tackles	INTs 	Sacks 	FF 	FR 	Blocks 	TDs 	Safeties
2017 	12 	12 	80 	1 	1.0 	1 	1 	0 	0 	1
2018 	12 	12 	85 	1 	5.0 	0 	1 	0 	0 	0
Totals	24 	24 	165 	2 	6.0 	1 	2 	0 	0 	1