Patriots selected Texas Tech QB Behren Morton with the No. 234 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

25 April 2026

Morton (6’2”/221) is a fifth-year prospect who stepped in as the full-time starter for the Red Raiders in 2023. By the time his career was finished at Texas Tech, Morton ranked fourth in both passing yards (8,989) and passing touchdowns (71), and threw for 2,780-22-6 in his final season, which was plagued by a hairline fracture in his fibula that caused him to miss two games. Morton played with an injury through much of last season but still helped lead Texas Tech to a 12-2 record and a top-10 scoring offense. He undoubtedly earned toughness points with his teammates and coaches, which will bode well for him with scouts at the next level, but Morton’s limited ability as a passer, which includes a below-average deep ball completion rate (38.8 percent) for his career, could limit his overall upside at the next level. Morton boasts a 25-7 career record as a starter and should offer enough to warrant an extended look during training camp, but he’s likely destined to spend at least a few years on a practice squad with hopes to one day be elevated to a 53-man roster.