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Derrick Morgan Scout.com Headlines:
The Great Yellow Jacket Encounter
Prior to Georgia Tech’s Fan Day, GoJackets.com spoke with a few of the leaders on this year's team.
-by GoJackets.com Aug 9, 2009
Georgia Tech Position Report – DL
GoJackets.com will take a position-by-position look at the team. Today's report: DL.
-by GoJackets.com Aug 2, 2009
ACC Media Kickoff: Derrick Morgan
GoJackets.com spoke with DE Derrick Morgan at the ACC Media Kickoff earlier this week.
-by GoJackets.com Jul 29, 2009
Georgia Tech Recruiting Review - DL
GoJackets.com takes a position by position look at the 2007 recruiting class.
-by GoJackets.com Feb 26, 2007
Georgia Tech's 18th commitment
Derrick Morgan, a four-star defensive end from PA, has become Georgia Tech's 18th commitment.
-by GoJackets.com Nov 2, 2006
Herzlich Hosts Morgan
Mark Herzlich hosted prized DE recruit Derrick Morgan this past weekend.
-by EagleInsider.com Nov 2, 2006
Morgan to Visit BC
A four-star DE prospect will be in town this weekend.
-by EagleInsider.com Oct 25, 2006
Morgan Had "Crazy" Time in Happy Valley
Coatsville standout liked what he saw of the game-day atmosphere at Penn State.
-by FightOnState.com Oct 16, 2006
Morgan Discusses Weekend Visit To Ohio State
Pennsylvania standout talks about trip for OSU-PSU game, set to visit Miami (Fla.) this weekend.
-by BuckeyeSports.com Sep 25, 2006
Morgan Looking Forward To OSU Visit
Pennsylvania defensive end is also considering Penn State, Miami (Fla.), N.C. State and Georgia Tech
-by BuckeyeSports.com Sep 12, 2006
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Derrick Morgan
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 260 40: 4.9
Position: DT, RB
Date of Birth: 01/06/1989
Year: Class of 2007
High School: Coatesville Area SHS
(Coatesville, PA)
College: Georgia Tech

2007 Scout.com HS Football Rankings (full list):
Pos: DE Pos Rank: #15 Pos Rating:

Scout.com Player Evaluation:
STRENGTHS
 Athleticism
 Intensity/Effort
 Quickness off Ball
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT
 Disengaging Skills
Morgan is a tremendous athlete off the edge. he is outstanding in backside pursuit. Morgan shows his athleticism by doubling as a fullback on offense. Has the ability to be a defensive end and the size to be a defensive tackle.


Biography:
As a senior, Morgan earned first team Class AAAA Associated Press All-State honors. He was named to the Harrisburg Patriot-News "Platinum 33" team.

Morgan recorded ten sacks as a junior. he was named first team All-League, he was selected as the most outstanding defensive lineman in his league. He was also named first team All-Area and second team All-Southeastern PA Philadelphia Inquirer.

He reports a 3.8 GPA and a 1480 on his SAT.


Schools of Interest:
SchoolInterest LevelOffer? Attended Camp?Visit DateSigned LOI?
Georgia Tech Verbal Yes   09/02/2006
Boston College No Interest Yes   10/28/2006  
Miami (Fl) No Interest Yes   09/29/2006  
Ohio State No Interest Yes   09/23/3006  
Penn State No Interest Yes   10/14/2006