Patriots Draft Morton: Tough QB with Live Arm

0:00On April 27, in the 7th round of the 2026 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots grabbed Texas Tech quarterback Baron Morton as there, third option behind Drake May and Tommy DeVito. Morton, born in January 2002, shares the same high school senior class with May and brings a solid college resume from Texas Tech, where? He started for three and a half seasons with the 26 wins to 10 losses record, including an 11-in-1 mark in 2025, despite battling injuries. Patriots exec Elia Wolfe highlighted Morton's toughness right away, praising his live arm, football smarts, productivity, and how he fits there. Offensive scheme perfectly. Shifting from Texas Tech's Shotgun Spread System to Josh McDaniel's setup will take some adjustment, but after a pre-draft visit, Morton feels right, at home and ready to push the quarterback room higher. His 24-year-old competitor is all in to support the squad however needed while carving his

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