![]() They were telling me they were proud of me and stuff, so I was thankful for that. Q: When you came back for FAU’s first home game this year, did you talk to the players on the sideline?Ī: I did briefly on the sideline, but I didn’t get in their way during the game, but I talked to a lot of them in the locker room and after the game. All the other people are shocked at what I’m doing, but I’m not. I’m just going to make the most of my opportunity and continue working hard to get better and better. I’ve always been under the radar and an underdog. How does that make you feel?Ī: I mean, I’m use to it. Fantasy gurus are picking you as their sleeper. Q: Your name is getting blown up on TV and the internet. If it wasn’t for God I probably would have gave up, but I’m glad I didn’t. That was my foundation that I stood on - God, through all the hard times. He’s just helped me along my journey and not allowed me to quit on myself. I would have never been with the Washington Redskins. Explain to me how important has God been to your career success?Ī: If not for God I wouldn’t be who I am today. Q: You always post status on Facebook and tweets on Twitter about your faith. They were so happy for me and so proud of me. How did your family feel when they heard your name get called?Ī: They were ecstatic. Q:You had a big watch party at your house for the NFL Draft. I just stayed positive, and I kept pushing through. There was so many times when I could have threw a fit or bad mouthed my team, but I never did. What did last year’s 1-11 season teach you?Ī: It taught me perseverance and how to overcome adversity. ![]() Q: Going into your senior season at FAU, I know you wanted to make it to a bowl game but instead things couldn’t have gone worse. I just want to go represent for those who are undrafted, or those who come from small schools, to let them know if you’ve got the talent and work hard and bust your butt, the rest will take care of itself. It was huge, especially even though I had a pretty bad year my last year going 1-11. All the sacrifices I made, all the things it took for me to even get recognized. Q: How much more fulfilling was it for you to get drafted from a small program like FAU, one that few outside of South Florida have heard of?Ī: It was like a reward for all the hard work I put in. When I first got there it was like the ultimate fan experience. ![]() After that, it was just like a surreal experience because I’m actually a fan of the Redskins. What was your reaction when you finally found out you were drafted in the sixth round by the Redskins?Ī: It was a sigh of relief because I thought the call was never going to come. Q: You were initially projected to go as high as the third round in the draft. The UP caught up with Morris to discuss what it’s been like to be an NFL starter. “If it breaks down, I’m gettin’ it fixed. “One day, my kids are going to drive that car,” Morris said. Morris even wants to keep the vehicle in the family long after his NFL days are over. “It just keeps me grounded, where I came from, and all the hard work for me to get to this point. “It has some sentimental value to it now,” Morris said. According to the official Redskins blog, Morris still drives the silver 1991 Mazda 626 he purchased as a junior at FAU. In his first NFL game, former Owls and current Washington Redskins running back Alfred Morris scored the first two touchdowns by an FAU alumni in school history.ĭespite receiving high praise across the country, Morris remains as humble in Washington as he was in Boca. ![]() Photo courtesy of the Washington Redskins. Morris earned the starting running back spot over Roy Alfred Morris was drafted in the sixth round of the NFL Draft by the
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