Morley played football at Miami Killian High School in Miami, Florida. He was a standout star at defensive back, and was ranked by Rivals.com and Scout.com recruiting services at the number one cornerback in the 2005 recruiting class. He also helped Miami Killian to a 6A state championship in 2004. Only championship in school history. Morley was a part of a Tennessee class that was ranked Top 3 nationally, also featuring Jonathan Crompton, LaMarcus Coker, Rico McCoy, Josh McNeil, among others.
College Career: 2005
Morley played for the Vols as a freshman in 2005, backing upJason Allen. Freshman season: 2005 Demetrice Morley becomes Tennessee's 31st first-team USA Today All-America signee. Jonathan Crompton, Demetrice Morley, and Chris Scott bring the Volunteer total to 64 PARADE All-America signees. USA Today began naming its All-America team in 1982, while PARADE's team debuted in 1963.
Sophomore season: 2006
Morley started for the Vols following an injury to Inquoris Johnson in the 2nd game of the season against Air Force. Morley spent the majority of the time as a strong safety. Morley ended the year with 51 total tackles, 2 interceptions and one blocked kick.
After sitting out the 2007 season, Morley was readmitted to the University in January 2008 and rejoined the team. The birth of his son motivated him to return.
Senior Season: 2009
On April 7, 2009 Head CoachLane Kiffin announced that Morley has been dismissed from the squad. He did not state specifically why the rising senior was dismissed, but when Kiffin became head coach in December. Morley then entered the supplemental draft.
In 2011, Morley signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. In his rookie season, Morley played in 16 games, recording 40 tackles and 4 sacks. In his first-ever appearance, July 14, 2011, Morley forced a fumble that led to the winning touchdown. The then-safety ended up pacing the team with four forced fumbles. His four sacks are the most by a Calgary defensive back since David Lee McCrary's four in 1989. Also, he earned the Stamps’ nomination for the Canadian Football League's most outstanding defensive player. In 2012, Morley recorded ten tackles and one sack in only two games, missing most of the season due to a shoulder injury. In 2013, Morley recorded 13 tackles and one interception in six games before being released by the Stampeders on September 5, 2013 due to coaching changes.
On September 6, 2013, Morley signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. On May 16, 2014, Morley was released by the Argonauts because of others transactions by the team.
