The University of Akron Athletics
2014 Akron Football Roster

Devonte Morgan
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- 180
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Cleveland, Ohio
- High School:
- Glenville HS
As a Senior (2014): Appeared in all 12 games with 10 starts at free safety ... finished the season with 39 tackles, including 27 solo stops, two fumble recoveries, and an interception ... had four tackles at Kent State ... in the win over UMass, made the first interception of his career ... returned it 44 yards ... the interception led to Akron's TD 18 seconds later, giving the Zips a 20- lead ... also recovered a fumble—the first of his career— in the third quarter ... had five tackles at Buffalo ... against Bowling Green, had five tackles, including four solo stops ... had seven tackles, including five solo stops, against Marshall ... led the Zips at Penn State with seven tackles.
As a Junior (2013): Made 11 appearances, missing only the game at Bowling Green ... finished the season with 16 tackles, including three solo stops ... recorded a season-best eight stops (one solo) against Ball State ... posted at least one tackle in six games.
As a Sophomore (2012): Played in nine games ... compiled 22 tackles (15 unassisted) for the season ... made a season-high seven stops (five unassisted) at Central Michigan ... six tackles (five unassisted) at Ohio.
As a Freshman (2011): Played in all 12 games and started in the last seven contests of the campaign ... 69 tackles ranked as third most on the team (two short of tying for second) ... made 44 solo stops ... credited with a season-high 12 tackles (seven assisted) versus Ohio ... also posted a double-digit tackles performance at Buffalo, making 10 stops, including nine solo stops ... had one tackle for a loss against the Bulls.
High School: During his senior season, made 55 tackles, forced three fumbles, recovered three fumbles and scored one defensive touchdown at Glenville HS ... All-Senate League ... team went 11-1 and was conference champion during his senior year and was state runner-up when he was a junior, going 14-1.
Personal: Born Feb. 13, 1992 ... son of Zachery and Denise Grier ... has four younger siblings, Evan, Terrell, Zakaya and Anton.