While attending the University of Southern California, Morton played for the USC Trojans football team from 1990 to 1993.
[1] He would go on to achieve an important secondary role on a deep Lions' receiving corps that also featured Pro Bowl flanker Herman Moore and veteran Brett Perriman.
After learning the ropes as a rookie in 1994, Morton became Detroit's featured slot receiver in 1995 and a key contributor on special teams as a kickoff/punt returner.
Morton was part of one of the most prolific offenses in Detroit history that year, as the Lions would rack up 436 total points (second highest in the NFL) and end up with ten victories - appearing in the playoffs for the third straight season.
[7] After the Lions won their first game of the season 27–24 over the Minnesota Vikings, Morton announced that he wanted Leno to "kiss my ass."