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Quarterback prospect in 2026 NFL draft on Colts' radar
TL;DR
The Indianapolis Colts are considering quarterback prospect Behren Morton ahead of the 2026 NFL draft, as he recently met with them via Zoom. Morton has shown consistent improvement in his performance over the last four seasons.
The quarterback position does appear to at least be somewhat on the Indianapolis Colts' radar ahead of the 2026 NFL draft.
In an interview with Sports Illustrated's Justin Melo, Behren Morton mentioned the Colts as one of the teams he has met with via Zoom recently.
Colts' 2026 NFL draft prospect to watch: QB Behren Morton
An experienced player, Morton has almost 1,400 dropbacks over the last four seasons. Each year from 2023 through 2025, Morton saw his completion rate and yards per pass attempt both increase, per PFF.
His most productive season was in 2024, when he threw for 3,335 yards and 27 touchdowns. This past year, however, Morton's efficiency was up, as he set career highs in completion rate and yards per pass attempt. He's thrown 71 career touchdowns and been able to mostly limit interceptions, never throwing more than eight in a season.
Morton has had to navigate injuries in his career.
"I’m excited to have this opportunity," Morton told Melo of being an NFL draft prospect. "I’m going to walk into a quarterback room that already has a veteran in it. I’m going to learn from him. Obviously I’ll be in a different system than the Air Raid.
"I’m excited for the opportunity. It’s going to be a very special experience for me. I’m going to maximize every opportunity that comes my way."
Behren Morton's athletic profile
Behren Morton highlights
Behren Morton's NFL draft profile
Morton is the 297th-ranked prospect on the consensus big board, making him a likely late Day 3 draft pick, or he could go undrafted.
For more on his game, here is what NFL.com's Lance Zierlein wrote in his pre-draft scouting report:
"Morton is a challenging evaluation given his injury history, but I studied his tape from 2024 and 2025 for my analysis here. He appears to lack the functional arm talent to push the ball into windows or beat safeties over the top into sideline buckets. He’s average with his anticipation and field-reading but is willing to get through progressions while trusting his pocket. He’s extremely tough and has the desired level of competitive spirit needed for the position. He can buy time for his receivers when needed and gets what he can when it’s time to run. Morton’s medicals will be critical, but it will likely be an uphill battle for him to make a roster."
What is the Colts' need at quarterback?
With Daniel Jones under contract, the need here is low. The Colts put all of their offseason eggs in the Daniel Jones basket, believing that the success that he had through the first half of last season can be repeated and sustained, even with him coming off a major injury.
Assuming the Colts do find a trade partner for Anthony Richardson, that still leaves them with Riley Leonard as the team's backup. Leonard impressed during his Week 18 start against Houston last season, showcasing that he is ready to fill that backup role.
Perhaps after the draft, the Colts will sign a UDFA to compete with Seth Henigan for the third quarterback spot on the depth chart.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: 2026 NFL draft: Texas Tech QB Behren Morton meets virtually with Colts
Q&A
Who is Behren Morton and why is he a prospect for the 2026 NFL draft?
Behren Morton is a quarterback with nearly 1,400 dropbacks over four seasons, showing significant improvement in completion rate and yards per attempt, making him a notable prospect for the 2026 NFL draft.
What teams has Behren Morton met with regarding the 2026 NFL draft?
Behren Morton has met with the Indianapolis Colts via Zoom, among other teams, as part of the draft evaluation process.
How has Behren Morton's performance changed over the years?
From 2023 to 2025, Behren Morton improved his completion rate and yards per pass attempt each year, indicating his development as a quarterback.
What is the significance of the Indianapolis Colts showing interest in a quarterback for the 2026 NFL draft?
The Colts' interest in a quarterback like Behren Morton suggests they may be looking to strengthen their roster and address potential gaps in their quarterback position ahead of the draft.
