Buccaneers Draft Notre Dame Star Benjamin Morrison—and Social Media Goes Wild

Morrison injured his hip in early October but still shows legit star potential at the next level

Notre Dame corner back Benjamin Morrison addresses media after a Notre Dame football practice at Irish Athletic Center on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, in South Bend. | MICHAEL CLUBB/SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE / USA TODAY NETWORK

It took a bit longer than many expected and any Notre Dame fan had hoped but with the 53rd overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected star Fighting Irish cornerback Benjamin Morrison.

Morrison was projected to be a first round pick by most outlets before injuring his hip in early-October this past season and missing the remainder of the year. Despite not working out at the NFL combine and only performing in his own workout in front of scouts earlier this week, Morrison still had his name called in the second round.

Social media was excited right after Morrison got the call. Here are some of the best responses to the news.

Benjamin Morrison Gets the News

Notre Dame CB Benjamin Morrison’s reaction to getting drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ⬇️

🎥: Karson Hobbs / IG pic.twitter.com/wDUvsVwog2

— Luciano Antonini (@LucciAntonini) April 26, 2025

Notre Dame Football Celebrates Benjamin Morrison

Benjamin Morrison is a Buccaneer.

With the 53rd overall pick in the second round, the @Buccaneers select @BMoe_21 , cornerback, Notre Dame.#NFLDraft | #GoIrish☘️ pic.twitter.com/nYDqvs01V4

— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) April 26, 2025

Benjamin Morrison Officially Tampa Bay Bound

Welcome to the Krewe, @BMoe_21!

Let's get to work 💪 pic.twitter.com/mwdKFEMFX0

— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) April 26, 2025

Marcus Freeman Congratulates Benjamin Morrison

Let’s go @BMoe_21!!

Excited to see you shine at the next level!! pic.twitter.com/Nm81heABXP

— Marcus Freeman (@Marcus_Freeman1) April 26, 2025

Benjamin Morrison: Lockdown at Notre Dame

Tampa Bay Selects Notre Dame DB Benjamin Morrison 53rd Overall

🏴‍☠️ 44.1 Career Passer Rating Allowed in Coverage pic.twitter.com/GNxYmSbgdc

— PFF College (@PFF_College) April 26, 2025

Benjamin Morrison: A Steal?

Benjamin Morrison was projected Round 1 pre injury

The Buccaneers got a steal in the 2nd Round 👀
pic.twitter.com/R2tXsXGPpb

— SleeperCFB (@SleeperCFB) April 26, 2025

Tom Lemming Reacts to Benjamin Morrison Selection

Benjamin Morrison was a 4*+ talent out of Brophy Prep HS in Phoenix Arizona in 2021. The consummate corner back with exceptional athleticism and production.#notredamefootball #tampabaybucsfootball pic.twitter.com/kkQweRoIqt

— Tom Lemming (@LemmingReport) April 26, 2025

Benjamin Morrison's Newest Fan

Huge Benjamin Morrison Guy: pic.twitter.com/QJPJW9TGTh

— Tyler Dunne (@TyDunne) April 26, 2025

A+ Level Drafting by Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tampa Bay with Egbuka and Benjamin Morrison. that's some A+ level stuff

— Liam Blutman (@Blutman27) April 26, 2025

More Tampa Bay Buccaneers Praise

A healthy Benjamin Morrison is one of the technically elite corners in the entire class. Legit CB1 potential when healthy & was still a top 35 player for me in this class despite the hip.

Excellent add for TB who has done a great job adding Egbuka/Morrison thus far.

— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) April 26, 2025

Benjamin Morrison = Ball Hawk

Todd Bowles said he wanted Ball hawks. A healthy Benjamin Morrison is just that pic.twitter.com/xi2l3qCNOi

— Ashlie (@EMT_Ashlie) April 26, 2025