Undrafted out of Division II Colorado State-Pueblo, Fox made a big impact on the Rams' defensive line in 2020. Read more about him below:
Not the first from Pueblo
A native of Fountain, Colo., Fox went to Division II Colorado State-Pueblo where he garnered All-RMAC honors and helped the ThunderWolves to a national championship in 2014. Only a handful of Pueblo alums have made it to the NFL, including Fox and Ryan Jensen.
However, one of Fox's college teammates actually spent time in Carolina's training camp in 2015, wide receiver Paul Browning. Though he may not be the first ThunderWolf to wear a Panthers jersey, he would still be the first to make the active roster.
Breaking out in 2020
Fox signed with the Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2016, working his way up from a 75-snap season in 2016 to playing in 475 snaps with 7.0 sacks in the regular season and playoffs in 2020.
After totaling 4.5 sacks, six tackles for loss and eight QB hits in his first three seasons (he missed 2018 with a torn ACL), Fox bested all of those numbers in 2020.
He had a career-high 27 tackles with 6.0 sacks, eight tackles for loss and nine QB hits last year. He also played a career-high 403 snaps. Fox's eight tackles for loss tied for sixth-most among defensive linemen in 2020.
Carrying into 2021?
Some of Fox's best work last season actually happened in 2021. In Week 17 (Jan. 3) against the Cardinals, he had four tackles, including two for loss, and a sack.
One week later on Super Wild Card Weekend against the Seahawks, Fox did it again with two tackles for loss and a sack. Let's hope his 2021 streak continues.
So...any relation?
He may be coming from Los Angeles, but Fox doesn't fancy himself a movie star. When the Rams website asked him if he's related to actress Megan Fox, he replied with:
"Not at all.
How often do you get that question?
At least once a week."
Well that clears that up.
View photos from Morgan Fox's years with the Rams from 2016-20.
Los Angeles Rams defensive end Morgan Fox (97) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Los Angeles Rams defensive end Morgan Fox (97) against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Los Angeles Rams defensive end Morgan Fox gestures during a preseason NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Blaine Gabbert (7) throws as Los Angeles Rams defensive end Morgan Fox (97) pursues during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) fumbles the ball as he is tackled by Los Angeles Rams defensive end Morgan Fox (97) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Jacksonville, Fla. Jacksonville recovered the ball and Los Angeles won 27-17. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) is sacked by Los Angeles Rams defensive end Morgan Fox (97) during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Los Angeles Rams defensive end Morgan Fox (97), right, tackles New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Los Angeles Rams defensive end Morgan Fox (97), bottom, sacks New England Patriots quarterback Jarrett Stidham (4) during an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones throws as Los Angeles Rams defensive end Morgan Fox (97) closes in during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis )
Los Angeles Rams defensive end Morgan Fox (97) on the sideline during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Los Angeles Rams defensive end Morgan Fox (97) looks at a Microsoft Surface tablet on the sideline during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Los Angeles Rams defensive end Morgan Fox (97) runs onto the field holding an American flag prior to an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, in Los Angeles. (NFL Photos via AP)
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) is sacked by Los Angeles Rams defensive end Morgan Fox during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Morgan Fox is pictured during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Seattle. The Rams won 30-20. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Los Angeles Rams defensive end Morgan Fox (97) celebrates with Aaron Donald (99) during a NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Jan. 03, 2021 in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams defeated the Cardinals 18-7. (John McGillen via AP)
Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Morgan Fox is pictured during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Seattle. The Rams won 30-20. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
