Joe Morris was drafted No. 45 overall by the New York Giants in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Syracuse. 110 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #45
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 110
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 4611th at Syracuse
- Pro Bowls
- 2
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Joe Morris came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Syracuse
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
110 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value
- Games played
- 110
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 4611th among Syracuse picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4393% of career value
- Final season
- 19919 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 45
Who came off the board on either side of Joe Morris.
Arizona State
West Virginia
North Carolina
Texas
Syracuse in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Syracuse
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Joe Morris in the 1982 NFL Draft
Joe Morris is a Running back out of Syracuse selected No. 45 overall by the New York Giants in the 1982 NFL Draft. 110 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value Syracuse has produced 106 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Joe Morris drafted?
Joe Morris was selected No. 45 overall by the New York Giants in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/joe-morris.
What college did Joe Morris play for?
Joe Morris played college football at Syracuse in the ACC. See every Syracuse draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/syracuse-orange.
How did Joe Morris's NFL career turn out?
110 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 46 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/joe-morris.