Kirk Morrison
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Career Summary
Kirk Morrison is a former NFL linebacker who played college football at San Diego State. Listed at 6-foot-2 and 245 pounds, he appeared in 112 NFL games across eight seasons.
Kirk Morrison is a former NFL linebacker who played college football at San Diego State. Listed at 6-foot-2 and 245 pounds, he appeared in 112 NFL games across eight seasons.
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Early Life
Morrison grew up in Oakland in a family of Raiders fans.
Morrison grew up in Oakland in a family of Raiders fans.
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College Career
Morrison played at San Diego State before entering the NFL.
Morrison played at San Diego State before entering the NFL.
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Path to the NFL
The Raiders selected Morrison in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft, 78th overall.
The Raiders selected Morrison in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft, 78th overall.
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NFL Career
Morrison played five seasons with the Raiders, then one with Jacksonville and two with Buffalo. NFL statistics credit him with 613 tackles, six sacks, 21 passes defended and seven interceptions.
Morrison played five seasons with the Raiders, then one with Jacksonville and two with Buffalo. NFL statistics credit him with 613 tackles, six sacks, 21 passes defended and seven interceptions.
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Career Accomplishments
Morrison started 79 consecutive games for the Raiders and led the team in tackles in each of his five seasons with the club.
Morrison started 79 consecutive games for the Raiders and led the team in tackles in each of his five seasons with the club.
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Playing Style
Morrison played linebacker, serving as a full-time Raiders starter from his rookie season onward.
Morrison played linebacker, serving as a full-time Raiders starter from his rookie season onward.
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Legacy
Morrison's five-year Raiders tenure included 80 games, 79 starts, seven interceptions and six forced fumbles.
Morrison's five-year Raiders tenure included 80 games, 79 starts, seven interceptions and six forced fumbles.
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Post-Career
After retiring, Morrison built a sports-broadcasting career and became the Raiders' radio color analyst in 2025.
After retiring, Morrison built a sports-broadcasting career and became the Raiders' radio color analyst in 2025.
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