He played college football for the UTSA Roadrunners from 2011 to 2015 and became the school's first draftee when the Vikings selected him in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL draft.

He earned honorable mention All-Conference USA (CUSA) recognition as a junior in 2014, nabbing 20 passes for 255 yards and a score while missing more time with another injury.

As a senior in 2015, Morgan started all 12 games for the Roadrunners and was named a second-team All-American and second-team All-CUSA selection after finishing among the leading tight ends in the country with 45 receptions for 566 yards and setting the school's single-season record for touchdowns with five while also proving to be a great blocker (Pro Football Focus (PFF) graded him as the top run-blocking tight end in the nation).

[2] Morgan was invited to perform at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, becoming the first player to attend this event in the history of UTSA.

At his pro day, Morgan improved in both his 40-yard dash (4.83 seconds) and vertical jump (32 inches) in front of over 20 NFL scouts.

Morgan frequently consults with them for important decisions, notably various aspects of the process of transitioning from college football to the NFL.