Patriots Draft Texas Tech QB Behren Morton in Seventh Round

The New England Patriots selected Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton with the 234th overall pick in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Morton, the seventh player drafted by the Patriots this year, joins the team's quarterback room as a third option behind starter Drake Maye and backup Tommy DeVito. Analysts view his addition as providing depth and competition as the team evaluates its quarterback situation, as he was part of a trio of seventh-round selections to close out their 2026 recruitment cycle.