Packers host pre-draft visit with Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton

The Green Bay Packers have hosted Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton on a top-30 visit in the lead-up to the 2026 NFL Draft, according to Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Morton played five seasons for the Red Raiders, starting 36 games while completing 62.8 percent of his passes for 8,989 passing yards and 71 touchdowns. In 2025, he helped lead Texas Tech to the College Football Playoffs for the first time in school history. He is ranked 264th on the consensus big board, meaning he will likely be a late Day 3 pick or an undrafted free agent.

The Packers are in the market for a backup quarterback after free agent Malik Willis reached a lucrative three-year deal with the Miami Dolphins. They have not signed anyone in free agency, a sign they could be looking to address the position in the draft.

At Texas Tech’s pro day, Morton ran the 40-yard dash in 4.89 seconds, logged a 30.5" vertical leap, and had a 9’5” broad jump. Injury history is one of the biggest concerns with Morton, who underwent shoulder surgery, suffered a hairline fracture in his right fibula, and dealt with multiple other ailments during his college career. He was forced to miss time in each season as a starter.

NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein on Morton: “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.”

According to most scouting reports, Morton is a good athlete and a tough competitor, but is considered to possess average arm talent and inconsistent decision-making, which limits his upside. He’s a similar prospect to former Packers quarterback Sean Clifford, who was drafted in the fifth round back in 2023.

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