Fresno State Athletics
2023 Football Roster
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Norris Jr., Morice
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Jersey Number 7
Morice Norris Jr.
- Position:
- NKL
- Height:
- 5-11
- Weight:
- 198
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Fresno, Calif.
- High School:
- Sanger HS
- Prev School:
- Orange Coast College
Bio
2023 (SENIOR): Second team All-Mountain West … started in all 13 games this season … had 59 tackles (42 solo) … added 9.5 TFLs … had 3.5 sacks … added one forced fumble, two interceptions and 10 pass breakups … ranked third in the MW in passes defended … led the team in TFLs … second on the team in sacks … had a season-high eight tackles against Eastern Washington (Sept. 9) … had a career-high 2.0 TFL against New Mexico (Nov. 18) … had a career-high three pass breakups at Wyoming (Oct. 7) … tied for third in the MW in passes defended … grabbed the game-winning interception at Utah State (Oct. 13) … had his first career interception against Nevada (Sept. 30) … Burlsworth Trophy nominee … preseason recognitions included third team All-MW by Phil Steele and fourth team All-MW by Athlon Sports … received an invitation to the College Gridiron Showcase.
2022 (R-JUNIOR): Was Fresno State’s starting nickelback in 12 of 14 games played this season … totaled 57 stops (36 solo) in his first season in action … had 8.0 tackles for loss and one sack … added one forced fumble, one quarterback hurry and six broken up passes … had at least one stop in every game this season … had a career-high eight tackles twice this season - against San Diego State (Oct. 29) and again in the season finale against Washington State in the Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl (Dec. 17) … tallied a season-high six solo tackles against Washington State … had a season-high three pass break ups at Nevada (Nov. 19) … had a season-high 1.5 tackles for loss on four occasions … had one sack against Wyoming (Nov. 25).
2021 (JUNIOR): Did not see game action … redshirted.
PRIOR TO FRESNO STATE: Spent the 2018 and 2019 season at Orange Coast College … did not have a 2020 season due to COVID-19 … in 2019, he finished with 23 tackles in eight games … also had one interception returned for 19 yards … added four broken up passes … in his first year, he recorded 12 tackles in seven games played … also had three broken up passes.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Sanger High School in Sanger, California … set the record for the longest touchdown in Sanger High School history … led the team in interceptions as a senior … also played basketball for the Apaches.
PERSONAL: From Fresno, California … son of Francina Pleasant … has four siblings - Jonathan, Faith, Joshua and Malachi … enjoys sports, reading, volunteering, and family time … biggest athletic thrill is playing great teams in front of big crowds … chose to attend Fresno State because it made him feel the most at home, and it gave him the opportunity to play at the next level … majoring in philosophy.
2022 (R-JUNIOR): Was Fresno State’s starting nickelback in 12 of 14 games played this season … totaled 57 stops (36 solo) in his first season in action … had 8.0 tackles for loss and one sack … added one forced fumble, one quarterback hurry and six broken up passes … had at least one stop in every game this season … had a career-high eight tackles twice this season - against San Diego State (Oct. 29) and again in the season finale against Washington State in the Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl (Dec. 17) … tallied a season-high six solo tackles against Washington State … had a season-high three pass break ups at Nevada (Nov. 19) … had a season-high 1.5 tackles for loss on four occasions … had one sack against Wyoming (Nov. 25).
2021 (JUNIOR): Did not see game action … redshirted.
PRIOR TO FRESNO STATE: Spent the 2018 and 2019 season at Orange Coast College … did not have a 2020 season due to COVID-19 … in 2019, he finished with 23 tackles in eight games … also had one interception returned for 19 yards … added four broken up passes … in his first year, he recorded 12 tackles in seven games played … also had three broken up passes.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Sanger High School in Sanger, California … set the record for the longest touchdown in Sanger High School history … led the team in interceptions as a senior … also played basketball for the Apaches.
PERSONAL: From Fresno, California … son of Francina Pleasant … has four siblings - Jonathan, Faith, Joshua and Malachi … enjoys sports, reading, volunteering, and family time … biggest athletic thrill is playing great teams in front of big crowds … chose to attend Fresno State because it made him feel the most at home, and it gave him the opportunity to play at the next level … majoring in philosophy.
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Tuesday, September 09
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