[3] Playing tailback, he was the scoring leader on Russellville's 1990 team that won the Class A state championship.

[3] He continued running track and was named a Junior College All-American, earning him a scholarship to the University of Iowa.

[3] Although he considered trying out for the football team, he decided to stick with track and twice won the 200 m at the Big Ten outdoor championships.

[7] In 1994 and 1996, Morris was named an NCAA Division I All-American in the 4 × 400 m relay and in 1995, he was an All-American in the 400 m.[5] At the team's awards banquet in 1995, Morris was named most valuable team member, most outstanding sprinter, most improved member, and shared the most inspirational award with his relay teammates.

[3] He did not hire a coach, but in 2001, he was reported to run the 40-yard dash in 4.1 seconds and bench press 365 pounds (166 kg).

"[5] That year, he joined the semi-professional Iowa Tractors for their inaugural season in the South Central Football League, playing wide receiver, running back and returning punts and kickoffs.

[5] After a successful stint with the Tractors, he tried out for the National Football League's Carolina Panthers, but was hampered by a knee injury.