Benjamin Morrison
Benjamin James Morrison is an American professional football cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and was selected by the Buccaneers in the second round of the 2025 NFL draft.
Early life
Morrison attended Brophy College Preparatory in Phoenix, Arizona. As a senior, he had 53 tackles and two interceptions. He played in the 2022 Polynesian Bowl. Morrison committed to the University of Notre Dame to play college football.College career
2022 season
Morrison earned immediate playing time in his true freshman year at [2022 Notre Dame Fighting Irish American football|football team|Notre Dame] in 2022. He made his collegiate debut on September 3, 2022, against Ohio State, collecting three total tackles and a pass deflection. Against California on September 17, Morrison made his first career start by tallying three tackles. He had his first two career interceptions in an upset victory over Clemson on November 5. Two weeks later, on November 19, he had three interceptions against Boston College, tying the NCAA single-game record. In the 2022 Gator Bowl, Morrison added his team-high sixth interception of the season against South Carolina.Morrison finished the season with 33 tackles, four pass breakups, six interceptions, and a pick-six. He was named Freshman All-American by On3.com, College Football News, Pro Football Focus. He was also named True Freshman All-American by The Athletic, 247Sports, ESPN, and by the Football Writers Association of America.