Jimmy

Morrissey

A 2021 seventh-round pick of the Raiders, Morrissey ended up on the Texans, making four starts. Starting experience on the pivot should earn Morrissey a practice squad spot.

Morrissey, a 305-pound Pitt product, was the Raiders’ seventh-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. He’s likely a project based on his frame and athleticism for the time being. He’ll add depth to a Texans squad that desperately needs help at all positions.

Morrissey (6'3/305) did not receive any FBS scholarship offers coming out of high school but earned a scholarship after walking on for his freshman season, finishing as a starter for all four of his collegiate years. The Athletic’s Dane Brugler sees Morrissey as a high-IQ center but doesn’t project him as a starting-caliber player due to his lack of power and overall athleticism. Morrissey will likely struggle to earn one of the final spots on the Raiders’ roster as a rookie.

Morrissey (6'3/305) did not receive any FBS scholarship offers coming out of high school but showed well at a Pittsburgh camp and eventually made the team as a walk-on. He earned a scholarship after his freshman season and would go on to be a starter for all four of his collegiate seasons. The Athletic’s Dane Brugler sees Morrissey as a high-IQ center but doesn’t project him as a starting-caliber player because of his lack of power and overall athleticism. Morrissey will struggle to earn one of the final spots on the Raiders’ roster as a rookie.

Morrissey (6'3/305) sustained a season-ending foot/ankle injury in mid-November which cost him the short remainder of the 2018 campaign. His continuing recovery kept him out of spring ball. Barring setback, he should be good to go for preseason camp. The Athletic’s Nicole Auerbach writes that Morrissey is “probably the most important player on the offense not named Kenny Pickett.” The redshirt junior is the lone starter returning on the line for the coming season.

Morrissey suffered the injury on Pitt’s final touchdown against Wake Forest on Saturday when he got twisted up amid a scrum of big uglies. Morrissey underwent surgery Monday. In so doing, he became Pitt’s third starter lost for the year. He joins ILB Quintin Wirginis and DT Keyshon Camp. Pitt redshirt freshman Owen Drexel is listed as the second-team center on the depth chart.