Jimmy Morrissey

Originally a 7th-round (230th pick overall) draft choice by the Las Vegas Raiders in 2021 NFL Draft...Released by Las Vegas on Aug. 31, 2021 and signed to the Raiders' practice squad on Sept. 1, 2021...Released from the Raiders' practice squad on Oct. 19, 2021...Signed by the Houston Texans on Oct. 20, 2021…Released by Houston on Aug. 30, 2022...Signed to the Texans' practice squad on Aug. 31, 2022 and to their active roster on Sept. 21, 2022…Waived by Houston on Aug. 29, 2023 and signed to the Texans' practice squad on Aug. 31, 2023…Elevated to the active roster on Sept. 30. 2023 and returned to the practice squad on Oct. 2, 2023…Signed as a free agent by the Giants on Jan. 23, 2024.

TRANSACTIONS:

• Originally a 7^th-round (230^th pick overall) draft choice by the Las Vegas Raiders in 2021 NFL Draft...Released by Las Vegas on Aug. 31, 2021 and signed to the Raiders' practice squad on Sept. 1, 2021...Released from the Raiders' practice squad on Oct. 19, 2021...Signed by the Houston Texans on Oct. 20, 2021…Released by Houston on Aug. 30, 2022...Signed to the Texans' practice squad on Aug. 31, 2022 and to their active roster on Sept. 21, 2022…Waived by Houston on Aug. 29, 2023 and signed to the Texans' practice squad on Aug. 31, 2023…Elevated to the active roster on Sept. 30. 2023 and returned to the practice squad on Oct. 2, 2023…Signed as a free agent by the Giants on Jan. 23, 2024.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

• In 3 seasons with Houston, played in 14 games with 4 starts at center.
• In 2023, played in one game, vs. Pittsburgh (10/1)…Played 6 snaps on special teams.
• In 2022, started the season on the Texans' practice squad but played in a career-high 8 games…Played a drive at left guard at Dallas (12/11)…Played left guard at Tennessee (12/24).
• As a rookie in 2021, played in 5 games with 4 starts…Started in his NFL debut at Miami (11/7)…Was part of an offensive line that did not allow a sack…Also started at Tennessee (11/21, vs. the Jets (11/28), and vs. the Chargers (12/26)…Also played at Jacksonville (12/19).

COLLEGE:

• Played 4 seasons (2017-20) at the University of Pittsburgh after redshirting as a true freshman walk-on in 2016…Started all 47 games in his collegiate career, making 46 starts at center and one at right guard… As a redshirt senior in 2020, received the Burlsworth Trophy, annually presented to the most outstanding player in college football who began his career as a walk-on…Earned All-ACC honors for the 3rd consecutive year, including first-team All-ACC recognition by the Associated Press and 2nd-team All-ACC honors from the coaches and media…In 2019, did not allow a sack the entire season and was rated the Panthers' top run blocker…Earned first-team All-ACC honors…In 2018, earned 3rd-team All-ACC honors, becoming the first Pitt player at his position to earn such distinction.

PERSONAL:

• Earned his bachelor's degree in finance and marketing…Named to the All-ACC Academic Football Team all 4 seasons…Was a member of Pitt's prestigious Blue & Gold Society, an undergraduate organization composed of top students who serve as ambassadors for the university and Pitt Alumni Association… Attended La Salle College High School in Wyndmoor, Pa…Named a 2-time All-Philadelphia Catholic League performer and All-City by Philadelphia Daily News…A 3-year letterman, he helped his high school to a 25-7 record during his varsity career, including a PCL title as a senior…Selected to play in the Big 33 Football Classic.