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The New England Patriots selected quarterback Behren Morton from Texas Tech in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Analysts gave the pick mixed grades, with concerns about his athleticism and processing speed.
**Matt St. Jean:** Morton is both tough and experienced, with a history of playing through injuries and over 1,200 career passing attempts at Texas Tech. The Patriots brought him in for a visit, likely to check his medicals. Heās a solid prospect to be a backup quarterback in the NFL, although he doesnāt have the athleticism to be a quality starter. | *Grade: **C*** **Pat Lane:** The Patriots wanted to add a quarterback for camp, and they do so here in the seventh round. I think Morton is a little too similar to for my liking, but heāll be a reasonably good camp arm for them, one, however, I do not predict to make the team. | *Grade: **D*** **Andrew Guindon:** The Patriots grab a developmental backup quarterback in the seventh round after releasing earlier this offseason. Morton isnāt afraid to target the middle of the field, but his processing isnāt as quick as you would hope for an NFL backup just yet. If that doesnāt improve, itāll be difficult for him to crack the roster in 2026. However, he was a three-year starter at Texas Tech and a two-year team captain who produced each season he started. | *Grade: **C+*** The Patriotsā next draft pick is set to come at No. 245 in the seventh round. *What do you think about this draft pick, though? Do you like it? Do you not? Please participate in our poll and head to the comment section to discuss.*
Analysts provided mixed grades for Behren Morton's selection, with scores ranging from C to D.
The Patriots aimed to add a third-string quarterback to back up Drake Maye and Tommy DeVito, filling a need in their roster.
Morton is noted for his toughness and experience, but concerns exist regarding his athleticism and processing speed for an NFL backup.
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