Overview
- New England selected Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton in the seventh round to sit behind starter Drake Maye and veteran Tommy DeVito.
- Morton said he will do whatever helps Maye, adding that if Maye wants a Starbucks run, he is ready to get it.
- He already knows Maye from the Elite 11 high school showcase, and he is seven months older than the third‑year starter.
- Eliot Wolf praised Morton's toughness, arm, and smarts, and Morton met with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels on a pre‑draft visit to review how he fits the scheme.
- His roster spot is not guaranteed because late picks often face cuts, and his injury history includes a fibula hairline fracture and a prior shoulder surgery.