Patriots scouting report: Behren Morton is at the bottom of the QB pecking order
Behren Morton has been drafted by the New England Patriots as a quarterback. He will enter his rookie season as the third option behind starter Drake Maye and backup Tommy DeVito. Morton previously played for Texas Tech, where he had a successful college career.
- ▪Behren Morton was selected 234th overall in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
- ▪He is the ninth quarterback picked in this year's draft.
- ▪Morton started all 24 games he appeared in during his final two seasons at Texas Tech.
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