#13

DJ Morton

S · Ohio · R-Jr. · #13

Returning to Ohio for 2026
R-Jr. · Indianapolis, Ind. → Lawrence Central
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DJ Morton

S · Ohio · So · #13

Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.

Career Arc

HS
Recruit
★★★
#2478 national
CFB
College
Ohio
2024–2025
NFL
NFL Draft
—
Not drafted (yet)

Coaching Lineage · 2024–2025

2 coaches
2024
2025
Brian Smith
Ohio
era →

Coaching transition mid-career: Tim Albin → Brian Smith. Worth noting in scheme + development context.

2025 snapshot

Season context · Team result + system

2024Ohio11-3HC: Tim Albin · Run-heavy
2025Ohio9-4HC: Brian Smith · Run-heavy

Career stats

SeasonTeam
2025Ohio110.00.0------
2024Ohio1--0.00.0------
Career210.00.0------

How he plays

2026 Outlook

Ohio

2026 Depth chart

Projected starter

Safety · Ohio

Returning around him

  • 65% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
  • Transfer portal: +2 net (18 in / 16 out)

2026 Award watch

No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)

Ohio · Last season: 9-4 · Talent rank #126 · 2026 recruiting class #106

Heisman trajectory

Heisman Trajectory · 2025

Peak #12667

Final rank
#12713
Avg #12844.3
Finalist prob 0%

Peaked at #12667 this season.

Background

2025: Appeared in 12 games 2024: Played in four games. Prior to Ohio: Played for Lawrence Central High School’s football and basketball teams.

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