MEMPHIS – Senior defensive back (Plantation, Fla./South Plantation HS) has been named the Tennessee Sports Writers Association (TSWA) Defensive Player of the Week it was announced Wednesday. He is the second Tiger defensive player to be recognized this season by the statewide association, following junior 's honor back on October 11.
In a conference road win against Cincinnati on Saturday, Morley finished with eight tackles, adding a sack, a forced fumble and an interception. His hit on a Cincinnati receiver also jarred a ball loose that was intercepted by teammate as Memphis sprinted out to a quick 13-0 lead in the first quarter and did not look back in a 34-7 league road win, Memphis' third conference road win of the season.