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Most Concerning Question Mark Patriots Face With Rookie QB

The New England Patriots spent one of their seventh round picks on Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton, who comes into the NFL with a wealth of experience at the position.

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Pats rookie Behren Morton makes hilarious promise to Drake Maye

Patriots rookie Behren Morton makes hilarious promise to Drake Maye

New England took a flier on Morton when it made him a seventh-round selection during the 2026 NFL Draft.

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Patriots Add Potential to QB Room by Drafting Behren Morton

The New England Patriots quarterback room is once again home to three tenants. With the 234th pick in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots selected quarterback Behren Morton of Texas Tech.

Patriots Draft QB Behren Morton At No. 234

The Patriots are among the teams which have opted to bring in a signal-caller late on Day 3. Texas Tech’s Behren Morton has been taken by New England at No.

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Packers Hosted Unnamed QB For Top-30 Visit

Per SI.com’s Bill Huber, the Packers hosted a quarterback for a top-30 visit, but Huber was asked not to report who the quarterback is. This isn’t the only QB Green Bay hosted, as they also had Texas Tech QB Behren Morton in for a pre-draft visit. Dane Brugler of The Athletic has Morton as the 19th-best QB in the upcoming class with a UDFA grade.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / April 12

Patriots Host Potential Backup QB On Pre-Draft Visit

The New England Patriots are in the market for a third quarterback, and they're continuing to sniff around for a potential addition in the NFL Draft. According to On SI's Justin Melo, the Patriots were one of four teams to host Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton on a "Top 30" visit this offseason.

Source: Jets Hosting Texas Tech QB Behren Morton on Visit Ahead of NFL Draft

The New York Jets will host Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton on a pre-draft "30" visit ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, OnSI has learned. Morton recently met with Jets officials on Wednesday night before his pro day, as OnSI reported.

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Cincinnati Bengals Hold Pre-Draft Meeting With Big 12 Star Quarterback

Draft visits continue to flow in for the Cincinnati Bengals. The team is canvassing the 2026 class for all the best talents with eight picks to use next month. A new offensive name is fresh on the radar in Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Yardbarker / January 1

QB Behren Morton's struggles lead to Texas Tech's collapse in CFP against Oregon

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College Football News / Field Level Media / December 30

Texas Tech QB Behren Morton (fibula) out of boot, feels 100%

Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton has shed the walking boot that he's spent the second half of the season wearing during the week, and he feels 100% ahead of the Red Raiders' College Football Playoff opener against Oregon on Thursday.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 21

Ranking remaining QBs in CFP: Where do Mendoza, Moore land?

Ranking remaining QBs in CFP: Where do Fernando Mendoza, Dante Moore and others land?

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Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / November 15

Where Is Behren Morton? Texas Tech QB on the Sideline To Open Second Half

No. 6 Texas Tech enters the second half of its Week 12 contest with the UCF Knights with a 38-2 lead. However, right before halftime, quarterback Behren Morton was on the sideline with backup quarterback Mitch Griffis taking snaps under center.

College Football News / Texas Tech Red Raiders on SI / November 14

What Is the Latest Injury Update on Texas Tech QB Behren Morton vs. UCF?

This season has been a roller coaster for Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Behren Morton, who has consistently proven throughout his career that he is one of the toughest players in the history of the program.

College Football News / Field Level Media / October 13

Undefeated Texas Tech QB1 Behren Morton is day-to-day

For the third time this season, Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton left the field with an injury during a game the Red Raiders won. And head coach Joey McGuire said Monday there's a good chance Behren Morton will go three-for-three being back in the lineup to start a week later.

Texas Tech Red Raiders News / Heartland College Sports / October 12

Optimism Grows Around Behren Morton’s Health Status

Texas Tech fans might be breathing easier today. After exiting the game against Kansas hurt, quarterback Behren Morton looks like he won’t miss time and could be available when the 6‑0 Red Raiders take on Arizona State.

College Football News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / October 11

Kansas Football Showing Life Against Texas Tech After Behren Morton Injury

The Kansas football team looked completely overmatched in the first quarter of its matchup in Lubbock against Texas Tech. The opening drives were disastrous, beginning with a quick three-and-out from the Jayhawks and a one-play touchdown from running back Cameron Dickey.

College Football News / Field Level Media / October 4

QB Behren Morton lights up Houston as No. 11 Texas Tech remains undefeated

Behren Morton threw for 345 yards and a touchdown Saturday night and No. 11 Texas Tech never trailed en route to a 35-11 Big 12 Conference win at Houston in a matchup of unbeatens.

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Texas Tech could have QB controversy after road win

Texas Tech could have QB controversy after massive Big 12 road win

Despite scoring a massive Big 12 road win on Saturday, the Texas Tech Red Raiders left Utah with more questions than answers.

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CFB Week 4 winners, losers: Indiana, Texas Tech score wins

CFB Week 4 winners, losers: Indiana, Texas Tech score massive wins

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