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It was difficult to imagine a player more adored by Arkansas fans, players and media than Drew Morgan. The Greenwood High product walked-on with the Razorbacks in 2013 and by the time he was done, he was in the top 10 of the Hogs’ records books.
His brother Grant may not have the flash, playing at linebacker versus the more visible wide receiver spot after all, but he has the same heart, talent and personality as his older brother.
Now he could get something Drew couldn’t.
Arkansas’ senior captain linebacker Grant Morgan was named a finalist for the Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award. He’ll go against Oklahoma safety Patrick Fields and Kentucky defensive Josh Paschal for the honor, which will be announced February 17.
The award given for best leadership is Morgan’s third such finalist placing. He won the Burlsworth Trophy as the best college football in the country who began his career as a walk-on earlier this month just up the road from Fayetteville in Bentonville.
The Witten Award is named after former Tennessee and Dallas Cowboys All-Pro tight end Jason Witten. The winner receives a $10,000 contribution in his name to his school’s fund for athletic scholarships.
Morgan finished second on the team with 96 tackles, including 7 1/2 for loss during Arkansas’ regular season.