Chad Morton

Chad Morton
Jacksonville Jaguars
TitleRunning backs coach
Personal information
Born (1977-04-04) April 4, 1977
Torrance, California, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Listed weight191 lb (87 kg)
Career information
PositionRunning back (No. 30, 26, 20, 29)
High schoolSouth (Torrance)
CollegeUSC
NFL draft2000: 5th round, 166th overall pick
Career history
Playing
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Coaching
Awards and highlights
NFL records
  • Most kickoff return touchdowns in a single game: 2 (2002 vs Buffalo Bills) (tied with 9 others)
  • Longest overtime kickoff returned for a touchdown: 96 (2002 vs Buffalo Bills)
  • Most receptions in a playoff game by a rookie: 13 (2000)
  • Most receptions in a playoff game: 13 (2000) (tied with 3 others)

As a coach:

Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts89
Rushing yards382
Receptions48
Receiving yards419
Return yards6,832
Total touchdowns5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Chad Akio Morton (born April 4, 1977) is an American former professional football running back and kick/punt returner and current coach who serves as the running backs coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as the running backs coach for the Seattle Seahawks from 2017 to 2023.

Morton played college football for the USC and was selected in the fifth round of the 2000 NFL draft by the New Orleans Saints. After a standout rookie year with the Saints, Morton played five more years between stints with the New York Jets, the Washington Redskins, and the New York Giants.

Morton previously served as an assistant coach for the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers, where he was part of the coaching staff when the team won the Super Bowl in 2010.