Morgan State University Athletics

As a Senior in 2008…Mario Melton returns as the Bears’ starting QB...Athletic...Deceptive speed...Had the ability to scramble out of harm’s way...Completed 20-of-60 passes for 254 yards and a touchdowns…Had 60 carries for 227 yards (3.8 avg) and a touchdown…His longest run went for 52 yards…He also had a 9-yard reception…As a Junior in 2007...Saw action in 10 games...Completed 65-of-140 passes for 758 yards and three touchdowns...Had 40 carries for 227 yards and two touchdowns...Had season-high 27 pass attempts against Towson (9/8)...Completed 10-of-17 passes for 112 yards and a touchdown against Savannah State (8/30)...2006...Played in 10 games and finished the season by completing 70-of-148 passes for 924 yards and five TDs...Provided the Bears with over 1,200 yards of offense and averaged 120.3 yards per game...Received his first collegiate start against #11 Hampton (9/23)...Was selected MEAC Offensive Player of the Week against Bethune-Cookman (9/30) where he completed 10-of-16 passes for 131 yards and a TD and ran for 131 yards including a 70 yard TD run...Completed 16-of-32 passes for 172 yards and threw a TD to Rodrick Wolfe against Howard (10/14)...Had a 53 yard TD run against Florida A&M (10/28)...Redshirted as a Freshman in 2005...A Closer Look...Outstanding prep career...Led team to 22-4 record in two years as the starting quarterback...Selected Offensive Player of the Year...State Champ...Played in All-Star game...Son of Maria Melton...Sociology major...Born April 11, 1986.