Benjamin Morrison Enters NFL Draft, Leaves Lasting Legacy at Notre Dame

Notre Dame cornerback Benjamin Morrison has declared for the 2024 NFL Draft, projected as a first-round pick despite missing most of the past season due to injury.

Notre Dame cornerback Benjamin Morrison has announced that he is declaring for the NFL Draft. Despite missing most of the past season due to a hip injury that required surgery in October, Morrison remains a highly touted prospect and is projected to be a first-round pick. ESPN's Mel Kiper has Morrison ranked 20th overall on his draft board. Morrison took to social media to express his gratitude to his teammates, coaches, and fans, posting a lengthy thank-you message on his personal Instagram account.

Morrison also shared a reflective video on his Instagram, looking back on his football career. During his three years at Notre Dame, Morrison accumulated an impressive array of statistics, including 84 tackles, 18 pass deflections, nine interceptions, and one touchdown. His accomplishments on the field earned him numerous accolades, including being named a Team Captain for the Irish. Morrison was also recognized as a preseason All-American by multiple outlets, including the Associated Press, USA Today, ESPN, and Sporting News.

Forever Irish☘️ pic.twitter.com/v73phwr998

— Benjamin Morrison (@BMoe_21) January 23, 2025

Morrison's individual honors extended beyond his preseason recognition. In 2023, he was named a Thorpe Award Semifinalist, an award given to the league's top defensive back. Additionally, Morrison received the Notre Dame Knute Rockne Student-Athlete Engagement Award. As a freshman, Morrison was named to the 2022 Freshman All-American team by multiple outlets, including On3, College Football News, The Athletic, 247 Sports, ESPN, and the Football Writers Association of America.