A well-traveled safety who racked up 252 college tackles before grinding through three practice squads to find a home in San Francisco.
Patrick McMorris is a safety for the San Francisco 49ers who was originally a sixth-round pick of the Miami Dolphins in 2024. After struggling to find a consistent role in Miami and bouncing between practice squads with the New York Giants and Arizona Cardinals, he signed with San Francisco in 2026.
Path to the league
McMorris played college football at San Diego State before finishing his career at California. The Miami Dolphins selected him in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, betting on physical tools that had not always translated into a clear defined role.
Career highlights
Across his college career, McMorris racked up 252 tackles and six interceptions, production that made him an intriguing late-round prospect. He made Miami's active roster as a rookie in 2024, appearing in eight games and recording one solo tackle while working primarily on special teams.
2025 season recap
McMorris was among Miami's final roster cuts before the 2025 season, then bounced through the New York Giants' practice squad and the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad without appearing in a regular-season game. He signed a one-year, $1,005,000 contract with San Francisco in April 2026 as he looks to earn his first extended NFL playing time.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Patrick McMorris
- Pro Football Reference: Patrick McMorris
- Yardbarker: 49ers Sign S Patrick McMorris
Statistics
2025 season and career▶Defense · career
| Year | Team | GP | TOT | SOLO | SACK | INT | FF | FR | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | dolphins | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Safety
- Group
- defense
- College
- California
- Hometown
- Santa Ana, CA, USA
- Age
- 24
- Status
- active
