"Morton is at his best when he can play point guard and rhythmically distribute the ball to his receivers. He has an accurate arm, more than enough mobility to make plays on the move, and has gradually gotten much better when it comes to recognizing pre-snap disguises."
"The lack of elite arm talent is ultimately what is going to hurt Morton, as his velocity starts to drop when he tries to rip it down the field. When paired with some major injury concerns and inability to stay in clean pockets all the time, Morton puts a hard ceiling on a passing game."
"The Patriots' Day 3 process, which comes without Mike Vrabel in the room due to his ongoing scandal, has been all over the map. While they were widely considered to have reached on Wake Forest CB Karon Prunty at No. 171 overall, the Patriots landed a steal in Texas A&M OT Dametrious Crownover at No. 196 overall before a more adequate value pick in TCU linebacker Namdi Obaiazor at No. 212 overall."
The New England Patriots selected quarterback Behren Morton from Texas Tech with the No. 234 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Morton, who led his team to a college football playoff, will compete with Tommy DeVito for the backup position behind starter Drake Maye. While Morton has an accurate arm and good mobility, concerns about his arm strength and injury history may limit his potential. The Patriots' draft strategy included other notable picks, such as offensive tackle Caleb Lomu and tight end Eli Raridon, focusing on enhancing their offense.
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