[1] Morris joined Florida A&M University after graduating from Stanton Prep and as a freshman was described as having "tremendous possibilities" by coach Hansel Tookes.
[9] The 1957 Florida A&M football team compiled an undefeated 9–0 record and were named black college national champions.
[10] Despite having been out of the sport for the prior two seasons, Morris was signed by the Los Angeles Chargers of the American Football League (AFL) in 1960.
When asked "the best pro prospect among the unheralded gridders [players] who reported to camp," Coach Sid Gillman named Morris.
[11] The Tallahassee Democrat reported that he was "touted as the fastest man in camp" and made the first seven tackles in a practice game.
[15] The Oakland Tribune reported that he "has been a big surprise to the Raiders ... [he] has improved in every game as a corner linebacker.
In a week fourteen game against the Boston Patriots, he picked off a Babe Parilli pass and returned it 35 yards for his first career touchdown.
[19] Morris finished the season with fourteen games played, all as a starter, and three interceptions returned for 79 yards and one touchdown.
[23] Shortly after returning from injury, Morris "provided the Raiders with their best pass rush in weeks" against the San Diego Chargers.