Johnnie Morant
{{Short description|American gridiron football player (born 1981)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox gridiron football person
| name = Johnnie Morant
| image = Johnnie_Morant.jpg
| alt =
| caption =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1981|12|7}}
| birth_place = Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| team =
| number = 19
| status =
| import = yes
| position1 = Wide receiver
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 4
| weight_lb = 224
| college = Syracuse
| NFLDraftedYear = 2004
| NFLDraftedRound = 5
| NFLDraftedPick = 134
| NFLDraftedTeam =
| playing_years1 = 2004–2006
| playing_team1 = Oakland Raiders
| playing_years2 = 2007
| playing_team2 = Oakland Raiders*
| playing_years3 = 2008
| playing_team3 = Toronto Argonauts
| playing_years4 = 2009
| playing_team4 = Hamilton Tiger-Cats*
| career_highlights =
| statlabel1= Receptions
| statvalue1= 8
| statlabel2= Receiving yards
| statvalue2= 90
| CFL = 1929
| NFL = MOR086868
| CBS = 493017
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Johnnie Morant Jr. (born December 7, 1981) is an American former professional football wide receiver. He was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL draft. He played college football at Syracuse. He is the former head strength and conditioning coach at East Carter High School.
Morant was also a member of the Toronto Argonauts and Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Early life
Born in Newark and raised in Parsippany–Troy Hills, New Jersey, Morant graduated from Parsippany Hills High School in 2000. After an outstanding senior campaign, Morant was rated the best receiver in the East and third best in the nation.[http://www.nflplayers.com/players/player.aspx?id=35683 Johnnie Morant player profile], National Football League Players Association. Accessed July 23, 2007. "Born in Newark, New Jersey and attended Parsippany (New Jersey) Hills High ... Parade All-American and rated the best receiver in the East and third best in the nation by Prep Star"
College career
He finished his career at Syracuse University with 88 receptions for 1,535 yards (17.4 avg) and seven touchdowns, adding 524 yards on 22 kickoff returns (23.8 avg) and 35 yards with a score on six carries (5.8 avg) while appearing in 35 games. His 1,535 yards ranks 10th on the school's career-record list, while his 17.4-yard average ranks seventh. Morant also had a string of at least one reception in 29 consecutive games.
Professional career
=Oakland Raiders=
Morant was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the fifth round (134th overall) of the 2004 NFL draft.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2004/draft.htm |title=2004 NFL Draft Listing |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |access-date=2023-05-06}} He played three seasons for the team before being released on August 28, 2007.{{Cite web|url=http://www.mercurynews.com/raidersheadlines/ci_6747480|title=Raiders notes: Receiver Morant released|date=29 August 2007}}
=Toronto Argonauts=
On June 22, 2008, Morant signed a contract with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League{{cite news|url=http://www.globesports.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080622.wspt-argos22/GSStory/GlobeSportsFootball/home|title=Argos sign former Raider Morant|date=2008-06-22|publisher=The Globe and Mail|accessdate=2008-06-23}} He went on to play in 11 games for the Argonauts.
=Hamilton Tiger-Cats=
Morant was signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on February 6, 2009. He then retired after the 2009 season.
Coaching career
- 2009-2011 Parsippany High School, assistant head coach.
- 2012 Southern Tech, Morant was assistant head coach, offensive coordinator & head strength and conditioning coach
- 2013-2014 Kentucky Christian University, head strength and conditioning coach and wide receivers coach
- 2015-Present East Carter High School, strength and conditioning coach and wide receivers coach
References
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External links
- [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/johnnie-morant-1.html College stats]
- [https://archive.today/20130115183920/http://ticats.ca/roster/show/id/1929 Hamilton Tiger-Cats bio]
- [https://archive.today/20071115205426/http://www.raiders.com/Team/PlayerBio.aspx?id=396 Oakland Raiders bio]
- [https://archive.today/20130115092329/http://www.argonauts.ca/index.php/roster/show/id/1929 Toronto Argonauts bio]
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Category:Parsippany Hills High School alumni
Category:Sportspeople from Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey
Category:Players of American football from Morris County, New Jersey
Category:Players of American football from Newark, New Jersey
Category:Players of Canadian football from Newark, New Jersey
Category:American football wide receivers
Category:Canadian football wide receivers
Category:Syracuse Orange football players
Category:Oakland Raiders players