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Patriots select Texas Tech QB Behren Morton in seventh round

The Patriots had only Tommy DeVito behind starter Drake Maye until Saturday.

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The Patriots had only Tommy DeVito behind starter Drake Maye until Saturday. That’s when they used a seventh-round pick on Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton, making him the 234th overall pick.

Morton is the ninth quarterback selected in the 2026 draft, although LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier isn’t one of those.

Morton finished last season with 2,780 yards passing with 22 touchdowns and six interceptions in 12 games. He missed two games with a hairline fracture in his right leg.

Patriots Add Potential to QB Room by Drafting Behren Morton

The New England Patriots secured the services of a quarterback with high upside in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

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Morton went 18-4 as a starter during his time at Texas Tech, throwing 71 touchdowns to just 28 interceptions. At 6-foot-2, 221 pounds, he is well-sized to hold up in the NFL. Though he does have a concerning injury history, Morton has the chance to be a solid developmental project in New England’s offensive system.

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At 6-foot-2, 221 pounds Morton has a quick release and goes a good job of changing his arm angle to get the ball out without losing accuracy. While not much of a runner, he's shown he can maneuver in the pocket around pass rushers to extend plays and create time. His field vision improved as his college career went on.

Another question about Morton is his arm strength, but it's not as simple as him simply not having the power on the ball. He played through significant injuries each of the last three years. That includes a sprained AC joint in his throwing shoulder in 2023 and 2024. He had surgery to get it fixed prior to 2025, but then suffered a hairline fracture in his right (plant) leg midway through the season and continued to play through that. Given all of that, there's just not a ton of film of him throwing when fully healthy.

College Highlights: Patriots 234th Overall Pick Behren Morton

Watch college highlights from Patriots 234th overall pick QB Behren Morton.

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