Behren Morton

NFL Draft Profile: Behren Morton

Position: Quarterback | School: Texas Tech | Class: Senior

Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs | Archetype: Gunslinger / Improviser

College Career Summary

Behren Morton’s career at Texas Tech has been a journey from a highly touted local recruit to the record-breaking leader of the Red Raiders. After navigating injuries early in his career, Morton took full control of the offense in 2024 and 2025. His senior season was his most efficient and impressive to date, as he led the Big 12 in completion percentage and passing efficiency for much of the year.

The 2025 campaign solidified Morton as one of the premier "pure throwers" in the country. He showcased a "live" arm and a quick release that allowed him to thrive in both the quick-game and vertical shots. His signature performance came in the season opener against Abilene Christian, where he threw for 378 yards and a career-high 5 touchdowns. Morton finished his career with over 8,800 passing yards and 71 touchdowns, leaving as one of the most productive signal-callers in the history of the Big 12.

2025 Season Statistical Highlights

• Passing Yards: 2,643

• Completion %: 67.0%

• Touchdowns: 22 Passing

• Interceptions: 4

• Passer Rating: 162.5 (Big 12 Leader)

2025 Game-by-Game Grades

Week	Opponent	Stats (Cmp/Att, Yds, TD/INT)	Grade	Scout's Notes
1	vs Abilene Christian	30/42, 378 Yds, 5 TD/0 INT	A+	The Showcase. Career high in TDs; displayed elite vertical touch.
2	vs Kent State	18/26, 258 Yds, 3 TD/0 INT	A	Clinical efficiency. Controlled the tempo from the opening drive.
3	vs Oregon State	23/35, 464 Yds, 4 TD/1 INT	A+	Career High Yardage. Thrashed the secondary with explosive chunk plays.
4	@ North Texas	12/19, 142 Yds, 0 TD/2 INT	D+	Season Low. Struggled with vision; unusually careless with the ball.
5	@ Houston	28/40, 345 Yds, 1 TD/0 INT	B+	Regained rhythm. Methodically picked apart the Cougar secondary.
6	vs Kansas	7/12, 91 Yds, 1 TD/0 INT	B	Limited volume but maximized efficiency before the run game took over.
7	@ Kansas State	21/32, 249 Yds, 2 TD/1 INT	B	Gritty road performance; one interception but made high-level throws.
8	vs BYU	17/32, 219 Yds, 1 TD/0 INT	B-	Battled a physical BYU defense; took several sacks but stayed poised.
9	vs UCF	14/19, 149 Yds, 1 TD/0 INT	B	Played clean "winning ball" in a game dominated by Tech's rushing.
10	@ West Virginia	25/32, 310 Yds, 3 TD/0 INT	A	Total command of the road atmosphere; surgery in the intermediate game.
11	vs BYU (2nd Meet)	20/33, 215 Yds, 2 TD/0 INT	A-	Showed growth from the first meeting; precise on key 3rd downs.

NFL Scouting Report

Strengths

• Elite Arm Talent: Morton possesses a "live" arm with the ability to vary launch angles. He can drive the ball into tight windows or layer touch passes over linebackers.

• Rapid-Fire Release: One of the quickest releases in the class. He handles pressure well by getting the ball out before the pocket fully collapses.

• Gunslinger Intangibles: He plays with a fearless, aggressive mentality. He is willing to test deep coverages and trusts his receivers to win 50/50 balls.

• Underrated Athlete: While not a "runner" by trade, he is exceptionally light on his feet and has a "sneaky" ability to buy time and create off-schedule plays.

Weaknesses

• Pocket Habits: Under heavy pressure, his mechanics can occasionally "widen," causing his accuracy to sail high, particularly on intermediate crossers.

• Size/Bulk: At 210 lbs, he has a lean build and has dealt with shoulder and lower-body dings in the past. NFL scouts want to see him add another 5-10 lbs of muscle.

• Decision-Making Under Duress: While usually careful (only 4 INTs in 2025), he can occasionally "drift" into dangerous throws when flushed from the pocket.

Scheme Fit

• Primary Fit: Spread / Air Raid. He would be an ideal fit for a team like the Detroit Lions or Dallas Cowboys—systems that prioritize a QB who can distribute accurately and quickly while taking calculated deep shots.

Scout's Final Word

"Behren Morton is a natural-born thrower. He has the clean footwork and arm elasticity that pro coaches love. His 2025 season showed he can be highly efficient without losing his gunslinger edge. While he may not be a Day 1 starter, he is a Day 3 Sleeper (Round 4-6) with 'high-end backup' potential and a ceiling that could eventually see him challenge for a starting role."