Sunday, May 23, 2010 The Bleacher Report By Derek Courtney Kirk Morrison played his college ball at San Diego State University and had an outstanding college career. While at SDSU, Morrison was a two-time Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year. Morrison played in all 16 games as a rookie, ending the season with 116 tackles and two pass deflections. He finished the 2006 season with a team-leading 128 tackles, a sack, a defensive touchdown, and two interceptions. Morison started the 2007 season with an interception in each of his first three games, joining Thomas Howard, who had an interception through each of his first four games. He led the Raiders with 120 tackles, and tacked on 10 passes defended and a quarterback sack to his totals. In 2008, Morison ranked fifth in the NFL with 135 tackles. He also forced two fumbles and had one sack. He finished the 2009 season tied for sixth in the NFL with 133 tackles. He forced three fumbles, recovering one, and had two sacks. The Jaguars are getting a solid middle linebacker, and they got him for next to nothing. Look for Morrison to upgrade the middle of Jacksonville's defense immediately. Morrison's quick, he's athletic, and he's got a high motor that always puts him in position to make a play. Click here to return to the news page.