Byron "Bam" Morris (born January 13, 1972) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Chicago Bears, Baltimore Ravens, and the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL).
Early life Morris attended Texas Tech University where he won the 1993 Doak Walker Award as the top running back in college football. Among other accomplishments while playing for the Red Raiders, Morris was ranked second in the nation in rushing yards per game in 1993. He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 91st overall pick in the 1994 NFL draft (3rd round). His older brother Ron Morris played for the Chicago Bears and collegiately at Southern Methodist University (SMU). Their older brother J.C. Morris played college football at Texas Christian University (TCU).
Professional career Morris was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 1994 NFL draft with the 91st overall pick. During his NFL career, he recorded 3,809 yards on 974 attempts and scored 35 touchdowns during 75 games. He also caught 103 passes for 790 yards and one touchdown. He was the leading rusher for the Steelers in their Super Bowl XXX loss to the Cowboys, gaining 73 yards on 19 carries and a touchdown.
NFL career statistics Legend Bold Career high
Regular season Year Team Games Rushing Receiving GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD 1994 PIT 15 6 198 836 4.2 20 7 22 204 9.3 49 0 1995 PIT 13 4 148 559 3.8 30 9 8 36 4.5 13 0 1996 BAL 11 7 172 737 4.3 19 4 25 242 9.7 52 1 1997 BAL 11 8 204 774 3.8 25 4 29 176 6.1 15 0 1998 CHI 2 0 3 8 2.7 6 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 KAN 10 5 129 481 3.7 38 8 12 95 7.9 29 0 1999 KAN 12 8 120 414 3.5 24 3 7 37 5.3 9 0 74 38 974 3,809 3.9 38 35 103 790 7.7 52 1
Playoffs Year Team Games Rushing Receiving GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD 1994 PIT 2 0 24 62 2.6 17 0 1 0 0.0 0 0 1995 PIT 3 0 51 188 3.7 15 4 9 36 4.0 10 0 5 0 75 250 3.3 17 4 10 36 3.6 10 0
Off-field issues List of NCAA major college football yearly scoring leaders
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