Morris Claiborne # prospect in 2012 NFL Draft.

Morris Claiborne NFL Draft Bio



Morris Lee Claiborne (born February 7, 1990) is an American football cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Louisiana State University (LSU) and was recognized as an All-American. He was selected in the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft, and was considered by many to be the best defensive prospect available in the draft.

Claiborne was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. He attended Fair Park High School in Shreveport, where he played for the Fair Park Indians high school football team. He was a three-star recruit according to Rivals.com. He played quarterback, wide receiver and defensive back. As a senior he had over 2,000 all purpose yards and 30 touchdowns as a quarterback.

Claiborne attended Louisiana State University, where he played for coach Les Miles' LSU Tigers football team from 2009 to 2011. After spending his freshman season as a backup in 2009, he started 12 games in 2010 and recorded 37 tackles and a team leading five interceptions as a sophomore in 2010, and was named a second-team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) selection. Following his 2011 junior season, he won the Jim Thorpe Award, given to the year's best defensive back, earned first-team All-SEC honors, and was recognized as a unanimous first-team All-American.

Claiborne was also a track and field athlete for the LSU Tigers, and ran the 100 meters in 10.76 seconds in college competition.



Draft Year: 2012
NFL Football Draft Prospect Stats for Morris Claiborne
Pre-Rank Prospect Name Position Played Height Weight
Morris ClaiborneCornerback5 ft 11 in190 lbs
Round Selected Team School Hometown
1  6  Dallas Cowboys  LSUShreveport, Louisiana
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