Jimmy Morrissey

Experience: 3 years

Height: 6-4

Age: 27

Weight: 305 lbs

College: Pittsburgh

Biography

In four seasons with Houston and the Giants, played in 14 games with four starts at center.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

In four seasons with Houston and the Giants, played in 14 games with four starts at center.
In 2024, spent the entire season on the practice squad…Placed on the practice squad injured reserve on 12/10/24.
In 2023, played in one game, vs. Pittsburgh (10/1/23)…Played six snaps on special teams.
In 2022, started the season on the Texans' practice squad but played in a career-high eight games.
As a rookie in 2021, played in five games with four starts…Started in his NFL debut at Miami (11/7/21).

COLLEGE

Played four 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 third consecutive year, including first-team All-ACC recognition by the Associated Press and second-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 third-team All-ACC honors, becoming the first Pitt player at his position to earn such distinction.

OFF-THE-FIELD ACTIVITY

Attended The Giants Foundation Golf Classic which raised more than $400,000 for The Giants Foundation… Helped honor the firefighters who gave their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, with a visit to Engine 15, Ladder 18, Battalion 4 where they learned about the firefighters who passed away and spent time and shared a meal with firefighters… Participated in Jingle Jam, where he helped spread holiday joy to more than 500 New Jersey foster children, spending time with them and assisting with the gift distribution… After the team practice in Germany prior to the Sunday game, met with the 120 students that participated in the NFL Flag clinic… Met with members from the Wounded Warriors Project during their visit to the Quest Diagnostics Training Center to watch practice and enjoy a day with the Giants.

PERSONAL

Earned his bachelor's degree in finance and marketing…Named to the All-ACC Academic Football Team all four 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 two-time All-Philadelphia Catholic League performer and All-City by Philadelphia Daily News…A three-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.

MAIN TRANSACTIONS

Originally a 7th-round (230th pick overall) draft choice by the Las Vegas Raiders in 2021 NFL Draft.
Released by the Raiders on 8/31/21 and signed to the Raiders' practice squad on 9/1/21.
Released from the Raiders' practice squad on 10/19/21 and signed by the Houston Texans on 10/20/21.
Signed to Texans' practice squad on 8/31/22 and to their active roster on 9/21/22.
Waived by the Texans' on 8/29/23 and signed to the their practice squad on 8/31/23.
Signed as a free agent by the Giants on 1/23/24.
Released by the Giants on 8/27/24 and signed to their practice squad on 8/28/24.
Signed to a reserve/futures contract by the Giants on 1/6/25.