University of Tennessee Athletics
#RockyTop25 Signee Roster
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Morris, Daune
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Daune Morris
- Position:
- RB
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- 185
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Chattanooga, Tenn.
- High School:
- Oakland
Bio
CAREER
Dynamic running back who is competing for a spot in the rotation as a true freshman ... Enrolled at Tennessee in January 2025 and participated in spring practice ... Also in the mix for kickoff and punt return duties ... Played in two career games.2025 – FRESHMAN
Logged nine carries for 48 yards in the home opener vs. ETSU (9/6), including his first-career touchdown with a 10-yard rushing score in the fourth quarter ... Also active in the punt return game against the Bucs with three returns for 24 yards ... Made his collegiate debut in the season opener vs. Syracuse (8/30) and toted two carries for two yards.HIGH SCHOOL & PERSONAL
Explosive athlete from the Midstate who played multiple positions at the prep level for state power Oakland High School … Enrolled at Tennessee in January 2025 and participated in spring practices … Rated a four-star prospect by Rivals and a three-star player by On3, 247Sports and ESPN … Considered the No. 41 ranked running back in the country by On3, No. 47 by ESPN and the No. 43 ranked athlete by 247Sports … A consensus top 20 player in the state of Tennessee by ESPN (No. 17), On3 (No. 15) and 247Sports (No. 17) … Helped lead Oakland High School to a 14-1 record, a region championship and the 2024 Tennessee Class 6A State title after finishing as the state runner-up as a junior in 2023 … Despite missing time with an injury as a senior, rushed for 1,133 yards and 21 touchdowns in 2024 ... Was incredible in the Patriots' state championship run, racking up 758 rushing yards and 14 scores in their five state playoff games, including 145 yards and three touchdowns in a 42-20 victory over defending state champion Houston in the championship game … Was a 2023 Tennessee Titans Class 6A Mr. Football finalist and TSWA All-State selection following a breakout junior season in which he rushed for 2,012 yards, added 568 receiving yards and scored 36 total touchdowns … Committed to the Vols in November 2024 … Chose Tennessee over 27 other Division I offers, including 20 from Power Four programs and nine SEC schools … Coached by Kevin Creasy … Majoring in communication studies … X handle is @daune_morris … Instagram handle is @_1ne7FB | Cinematic Recap vs. ETSU (9.6.25)
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