Patriots host second quarterback prospect on pre-draft visit

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 1: Behren Morton #2 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders throws against the Oregon Ducks during the fourth quarter in the College Football Playoff Quarter Final Game at Hard Rock Stadium on January 1, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by CFP/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The New England Patriots are showing some interest in potential backup quarterbacks in this year’s NFL Draft. After previously hosting Kansas’ Jalon Daniels on a visit, another passer recently revealed that he had been to the Patriots’ Gillette Stadium facility.

Behren Morton out of Texas A&M is the second QB to hold a 30 visit with the Patriots, as well as the 21st reported player overall.

“I visited the Green Bay Packers, Carolina Panthers, New England Patriots, and the Jets as well. It’s been a fun process,” Morton told Justin Melo of Sports Illustrated. “I saw some incredible facilities and met some incredible coaches.”

Projected as a late-round selection or possible free agent, Morton is entering the NFL after spending five seasons with the Aggies. During that time, the 6-foot-2, 221-pounder saw action in 45 games with 36 starts. He completed 62.8% of his pass attempts for 8,986 yards with 71 touchdowns and 28 interceptions, while also scoring seven rushing TDs.

The 24-year-old also was voted a team captain each of his last two seasons in College Station, and three times was named an honorable All-Big 12 mention. However, he also missed a combined nine games over the last four seasons due to injury, including two because of a leg issue in 2025.

New England is entering the draft with two quarterbacks on its roster. MVP runner-up Drake Maye enters his third season as a pro as the team’s undisputed starter, with veteran Tommy DeVito the projected No. 2 after signing a two-year contract extension earlier in the offseason.