Romar Morris gets chance with Jets

Posted May 2, 2016
Speed kills and speed also unlocks doors that appeared to be closed. Salisbury High graduate and former North Carolina running back Romar Morris can travel 40 yards in 4.3 seconds, a rare ability that sets him apart from most humans. That’s why Morris signed with the New York Jets after the NFL draft concluded on Saturday. (Salisbury Post)

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