Wanya Morris, OT Oklahoma: 2023 NFL Draft Profile
Morris was a five-star recruit from Grayson High School in Loganville, Ga. in the class of 2019
Oklahoma Sooners right tackle Wanya Morris is headed to the 2023 Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. Morris has all of the physical tools to be a solid tackle, but some of his technical flaws could result in him shifting to guard. Here’s his full prospect breakdown for the 2023 NFL Draft.
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Wanya Morris, OT Oklahoma: 2023 NFL Draft Profile
Classification: Senior right tackle from Grayson, Ga.
Background: Morris was a five-star recruit from Grayson High School in Loganville, Ga. in the class of 2019. He was the No. 28 recruit according to 247Sports, No. 41 for Rivals (four-star), and No. 20 for On3.com. ESPN ranked him ninth in the nation with a 91 grade out of 100. Morris was selected for the 2019 Under Armour All-American Game and participated in Nike’s “The Opening.” He was a Georgia Class 7A All-State selection in 2018 and amassed 73 pancake blocks as a high school senior. That year, Morris led Grayson to a 10-3 record and a berth in the state quarterfinals. He originally committed to Florida State before flipping to Tennessee. Morris committed to the Volunteers over offers from Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Kentucky, LSU, Miami, Michigan, Minnesota, Ole Miss, Oregon, Texas A&M, and other Power 5 programs. He entered the transfer portal after the 2020 season and chose Oklahoma over Texas A&M. Morris was born on Oct. 10, 2000.
2021 Production: 6 games, 2 sacks allowed, 2 penalties committed
2020 Production: 9 games, 2 sacks allowed, 3 penalties committed
2019 Production: 13 games, 5 sacks allowed, 7 penalties committed
Injuries & Off-Field: Suspended for two games in 2022 for an “off the field issue,” exited the game against TCU (2022) with an injury
Awards: 2019 SEC All-Freshman Team, 2022 Second-Team All-Big 12 (Associated Press)
Pros: Experience playing right and left tackle, infrequently penalized, appears to have considerable length, well-proportioned frame, reaches the second level with ease, shows urgency climbing and reaching landmarks as a run blocker, strength to collapse the defensive line inside, good grip strength, finishes defenders to the ground in the run game, physical demeanor, punches pack some pop, finds and eliminates defenders on pulls, solid use of leverage, torque to spin defenders out of rushing lanes, generates displacement at the point of attack, play strength, active hands in pass pro to disrupt rush plans
Cons: Bit of a lumbering mover on pulls, allows defenders across his face as a front-side blocker, becomes unbalanced as a run blocker and tries to grab/hold his opponent, forward momentum causes him to slip off his own blocks, susceptible to stunts from the DE and DT in a 4-3 scheme, swung or thrown by defenders, lacks the athleticism to mirror rushers or recover when beaten, agility leaves him vulnerable to spins, inconsistent foot speed, soft shoulders due to agility concerns, leans and lunges in pass pro, speed rushers or bendy defenders give him trouble, some stiffness in hips, feet stop moving at times, half a step slow in general, limited experience at guard, technique in pass pro is erratic, struggles when left alone on an island
Overview: Morris is unofficially listed at 6'6", 310 lbs. He allowed pressure on 3.95% of his pass blocking snaps in 2021 and 2.64% in 2022. Morris has experience playing right and left tackle. He appears to have considerable arm length and a well-proportioned frame. Morris has good grip strength, plays with solid leverage, and displays good play strength. His punches pack some pop, and his active hands disrupt rush plans in pass protection. Morris has a physical demeanor that shows up in the run game. He frequently finishes defenders to the ground and generates displacement at the point of attack. The Georgia native reaches the second level with ease and shows urgency climbing and reaching landmarks as a run blocker. He also finds and eliminates defenders on pulls. Morris has the strength to cave in the defensive line. The former five-star recruit uses torque to spin defenders out of rushing lanes. Unfortunately, he’s inexperienced at guard, which might be his best fit at the next level. Morris is a bit of a lumbering mover on pulls and lacks the agility to mirror defenders or recover when initially beaten. His agility leaves him vulnerable to spins, and he displays inconsistent foot speed. The senior leans and lunges in pass protection and struggles to contain speed rushers and bendy defenders. His shoulders are soft because he struggles to frame blocks and mirror defenders. There’s some stiffness in Morris’ hips, and his feet get stuck in the ground at times. Morris struggles when left alone on an island because of his erratic technique in pass protection. He’s also vulnerable to stunts and can be swung or thrown by defenders because of his lack of balance. Morris allows defenders across his face as a front-side blocker. His forward momentum causes him to become unbalanced and slip off his own blocks in the run game, leading to him grabbing or holding his opponent.
Overall, Morris is gifted with long arms, strength throughout his frame, and a physical demeanor, but he lacks the athleticism and technical development to see action as a tackle early in his NFL career. A move to guard could boost Morris’ pro career projections as he might be better working in enclosed space rather than trying to mirror and contain edge rushers on an island.
Role & Scheme Fit: Right guard & backup right tackle in a gap or inside zone scheme
Round Projection: Early Fifth to Early Sixth
Player Comparison: N/A
Submitted: 12-11-22