Desmond Morgan (born September 9, 1992) is an American college football coach and former linebacker.

[1] He played linebacker and quarterback for West Ottawa High School, earning The Holland Sentinel Defensive Player of the Year recognition in 2010.

[8][9] Sources: Morgan tweaked his hamstring at the end of training camp, which limited him early in the season.

After seven games and a bye week, Morgan replaced Hawthorne as the starting weak-side linebacker based on superior performance.

[13] In announcing Morgan's promotion to the starting lineup, head coach Brady Hoke said, "Desmond's got a great future.

[10][15] Morgan established career highs with 10 tackles in both of the final two games of the season: he posted 5 solo (including his only quarterback sack of the season) and five assists on November 26 in The Game against Ohio State and then he had seven solo tackles and three assists in the January 3, 2012 Sugar Bowl against Virginia Tech.

[23] In week 3, against Akron during a third down and 1 goal line stand, Morgan made a key tackle for a loss in the final 20 seconds to preserve the 28–24 win.

[29] Morgan was granted a fifth year of eligibility after the NCAA approved his medical hardship waiver.