Davon Morgan

Davon Morgan
Bluefield State Big Blues
Title	Head coach
Personal information
Born	January 28, 1989 (age 37); Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight	189 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school	Richmond (VA) Varina
College	Virginia Tech
NFL draft	2011: undrafted
Career history
Playing
	New York Jets (2011); Richmond Raiders (2013); Philadelphia Eagles (2014); New Orleans VooDoo (2015)*; Richmond Roughriders (2017);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Coaching
	Henrico HS (VA) (2012–2014); Offensive coordinator & quarterbacks coach; Virginia State (2015); Defensive backs coach; Virginia–Lynchburg (2016–2017); Co-defensive coordinator, special teams coordinator, & defensive backs coach; Alderson Broaddus (2019); Defensive backs coach; Emory & Henry (2020); Wide receivers coach; Elizabeth City State (2021); Defensive coordinator & defensive backs coach; Florida A&M (2022–2023); Defensive pass game coordinator & defensive backs coach; Bluefield State (2024–present); Head coach;
Awards and highlights
	Second-team All-ACC (2010);
Head coaching record
Career	4–16 (.200)
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Davon Morgan (born January 28, 1989) is an American college football coach and former safety. He is the head football coach for Bluefield State University, a position he has held since 2024. He played college football at Virginia Tech.

Professional career

Morgan had only started one full year (23 overall starts) for the Hokies. However, in that one year he put together 5 interceptions, 82 total tackles (53 solo tackles), 4 pass breakups, 9 passes defended, 1 fumble recovery, 1 forced fumble, 5 tackle for loss, and 1 blocked punt.

New York Jets

In May 2011, Morgan signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent. He was later waived September 2, 2011.

Richmond Raiders

On December 23, 2012, Morgan signed with the Richmond Raiders.

Philadelphia Eagles

On May 19, 2014, Morgan signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as free agent. He was released on August 23, 2014.

New Orleans VooDoo

On October 28, 2014, Morgan was assigned to the New Orleans VooDoo. Morgan was placed on reassignment on February 23, 2015.

Richmond Roughriders

On December 22, 2017, it was announced that Morgan had signed with the Richmond Roughriders.^[1] He started off the season strong with six solo tackles and one tackle for a loss in a win versus the High County Grizzlies.^[2]

Coaching career

On March 5, 2024, Morgan was named the head football coach for Bluefield State University.^[3]^[4]

Head coaching record


Year	Team	Overall	Conference	Standing
Bluefield State Big Blues (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association) (2024–present)
2024	Bluefield State	1–9	0–7	11th
2025	Bluefield State	3–7	2–5	T–7th
Bluefield State:		4–16	2–12
Total:		4–16

References

↑ "Richmond Roughriders on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
↑ "Box Scores for Richmond Roughriders @ High Country Grizzlies" (PDF). Richmond Roughriders. Archived from the original on March 23, 2018. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
↑ "Davon Morgan Named Bluefield State University New Head Football Coach". Bluefield State University. February 21, 2024. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
↑ Teel, David (March 6, 2024). "Varina, Virginia Tech product Davon Morgan named Bluefield State's head coach". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved March 6, 2024.

External links

[1] "Richmond Roughriders on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved March 23, 2018.

[2] "Box Scores for Richmond Roughriders @ High Country Grizzlies" (PDF). Richmond Roughriders. Archived from the original on March 23, 2018. Retrieved March 23, 2018.

[3] "Davon Morgan Named Bluefield State University New Head Football Coach". Bluefield State University. February 21, 2024. Retrieved March 6, 2024.

[4] Teel, David (March 6, 2024). "Varina, Virginia Tech product Davon Morgan named Bluefield State's head coach". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved March 6, 2024.

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