PHOENIX – Every little kid’s dream is to make it to the NFL. Playing in the backyard, imagining getting drafted, winning a Super Bowl, and going down as a legend. The 2025 NFL draft is the beginning of that dream for many young men, including Brophy College Prep’s Benjamin Morrison. The 21-year-old had a stellar season at Norte Dame and was a highly touted prospect in this year’s draft.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!However, even when it was expected, Morrison getting the call from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 53rd overall brought him to tears.
Jan 20, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Injured Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback Benjamin Morrison (20) against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Morrison getting the call to the NFL:
The Phoenix native was a four-star recruit at Brophy, being the third-ranked player in Arizona. In his senior season, Morrison recorded 53 tackles and two interceptions. Morrison earned plenty of Division 1 football offers across the country but decided to join the Fighting Irish.
Jun 18, 2020; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Defensive Coordinator Kevin Scott watches junior Benjamin Morrison during a conditioning drill. Mandatory Credit: Justin Toumberlin/The Arizona Republic via USA TODAY NETWORK
Once he arrived at Notre Dame, Morrison was a three-year starter, becoming one of the program’s best defensive backs. In his freshman year, he had six interceptions and four pass deflections. The following year, Morrison continued his stellar play with three interceptions and 10 pass deflections, earning the honor of team captain.
Sep 21, 2024; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback Benjamin Morrison (20) breaks up a pass intended for Miami Redhawks wide receiver Reggie Virgil (0) in the second quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images
Morrison suffered a hip injury early in his junior season that required surgery. However, he had put enough tape through his first two years that Tampa Bay was willing to take the cornerback in the 2nd round of the NFL draft.
The newest Buccaneer cries on the phone, overwhelmed with emotions, proclaiming that he won’t let the team down. From playing on the small high school fields of Brophy to Raymond James Stadium on Sundays, Morrison has realized his dream.
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Reporter Tanner Tortorella covers general assignment for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @TannerTSports
