Overview
- New England used a seventh‑round pick on Behren Morton to add a developmental third quarterback behind starter Drake Maye and veteran Tommy DeVito.
- As a final‑round pick, Morton enters a camp fight for backup reps with no guarantee of a spot on the 53‑man roster.
- Executive VP Eliot Wolf praised Morton’s live arm, intelligence, and willingness to play through hits, calling him a strong fit for what the Patriots want to run.
- Morton met offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels on a pre‑draft visit and reviewed film to map how his game could translate from Texas Tech’s spread system.
- He posted a 26–10 record at Texas Tech, including 11–1 in 2025, and played through a shoulder sprain and a hairline fibula fracture, while also noting a team‑first approach and prior Elite 11 ties to Maye.