Ranking the 5 greatest NFL Draft hidden gems from Virginia Tech since 2000
By Sam Fariss
3. . 2008 NFL Draft. 447. Josh Morgan. Round 6, Pick 174. Josh Morgan. Josh Morgan. player.
- 209 receptions
- 2,558 yards
- 12 touchdowns
As name after name was called, Josh Morgan sat idly by before hearing his own name over the speakers.
The San Francisco 49ers selected Morgan 174th overall in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL Draft and it placed a chip on his shoulder.
Morgan went on to bring in 209 receptions and over 2,500 yards through the air during his career in the NFL.
He had 12 touchdowns through the air and lost a fumble just one time over his seven-year-long career. Morgan had a career-high 698 receiving yards in 2010 on only 44 catches.