Patrick McMorris

Patrick Allen McMorris (born October 18, 2001) is an American football safety for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at San Diego State and California, and was selected by the Dolphins in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL draft.

Early life
McMorris was born on October 18, 2001, in Santa Ana, California. He was a top player at Godinez Fundamental High School in Santa Ana, where he totaled 2,287 rushing yards and 28 rushing touchdowns with a 6.5 yards-per-carry average. After helping Godinez win an Orange Coast League title as a junior, he transferred to Santa Ana High School for his senior year. In his senior year, he ran 141 times for 1,801 yards and 23 touchdowns, averaging 12.8 yards-per-carry while also having 99 tackles. A three-star recruit, he committed to play college football for the San Diego State Aztecs as a defensive back.

College career
McMorris appeared in nine games as a true freshman at San Diego State in 2019, posting one tackle. He then appeared in seven games, one as a starter, in 2020, totaling 10 tackles and a pass breakup. He competed for a starting role in 2021. Ultimately winning it, he started all 14 games and was chosen first-team All-Mountain West Conference, leading the team in both tackles (90) and interceptions (four) while also having nine pass breakups. He repeated as a first-team All-Mountain West selection in 2022, recording 61 tackles, six pass breakups and an interception while being a team captain.

McMorris opted to transfer to the California Golden Bears for the 2023 season. He made 90 tackles, second on the team, and also had two fumble recoveries and an interception. He ended his collegiate career having appeared in 55 games, 40 as a starter, and made 252 tackles, 23 pass breakups and six interceptions. He was invited to the Hula Bowl and to the NFL Scouting Combine.

Professional career
McMorris was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round (198th overall) of the 2024 NFL draft.

Personal life
McMorris is the son of Patrick McMorris and Lucy Guerrero. His brother, Malik, was a student athlete in the Cal football program for four seasons from 2015-2018, a member of the Golen Bears track and field squad during the 2016-2019 campaigns. He also has a brother named Hakim who was a member of the Cal track and field program for five seasons from 2019-2023.