{"id":852354,"date":"2026-04-04T01:01:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T01:01:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/852354\/"},"modified":"2026-04-04T01:01:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T01:01:17","slug":"behren-mortons-trajectory-could-lead-him-right-to-green-bay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/852354\/","title":{"rendered":"Behren Morton\u2019s Trajectory Could Lead Him Right To Green Bay"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Green Bay Packers have about three weeks left to wrap up their evaluations of the 2025 quarterback class. Their focus will be on adding competition behind<\/a> Jordan Love<\/a> for the backup job, and, as part of that process, they will reportedly host Behren Morton<\/a> on a pre-draft visit.<\/p>\n

Sources: Texas Tech QB Behren Morton has three pre-draft visits after a strong pro day:<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfc8 Jets
\ud83c\udfc8 Packers
\ud83c\udfc8 Panthers<\/p>\n

Morton had dinner with the Jets last week; Darren Mougey, Aaron Glenn, and several assistants were at the formal meeting. https:\/\/t.co\/avVK5Be1ms<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/hfXAvjnnt5<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Arye Pulli (@AryePulliNFL) March 31, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Morton redshirted in 2021 and saw limited action in two games, but he started to carve out a role with Texas Tech the following year. In 2022, he earned Honorable Mention All-Big 12 honors, playing in nine games with four starts, throwing for 1,117 yards, seven touchdowns, and six interceptions. He took a step forward in 2023, again earning Honorable Mention All-Big 12 while starting eight of 10 games, finishing with 1,757 yards, 15 touchdowns, and eight interceptions, while also being named Independence Bowl Offensive MVP.<\/p>\n

By 2024, Morton put together his most productive season yet, starting all 12 games for the Red Raiders and throwing for 3,335 yards, 27 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. He followed that up in 2025 with another strong campaign, starting 12 games, earning Honorable Mention All-Big 12 once again, and posting 22 touchdowns to just six interceptions.<\/p>\n

Love this ball by #TexasTech<\/a> QB Behren Morton (@BehrenMorton<\/a>). Perfectly layered ball 50+ yards down the field<\/p>\n

Really smooth, natural thrower with great QB athleticism to make tough throws at different levels, angles and timing.<\/p>\n

Should be another productive game this Saturday.\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/ubCOtKTvXY<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Eric Galko (@EricGalko) September 11, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Morton comes in around No. 360 on the consensus big board<\/a> and should be a late Day 3 pick. He enters the NFL after appearing in 34 games over the last three years, checking an important experience box that evaluators often look for at the position.<\/p>\n

The Parcells Rule<\/a> emphasizes the value of multiple years of starting experience for quarterback prospects. It\u2019s been a frequent topic in recent years, as teams continue to weigh how a passer\u2019s workload and development in college translate to their chances of succeeding at the next level.<\/p>\n

Morton has some medical concerns<\/a> that could factor into how teams evaluate him late in the draft. Still, NFL.com\u2019s Lance Zierlein notes<\/a> that Morton shows promise as a passer when he trusts his offensive line and operates comfortably from the pocket.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Per Zierlein:<\/p>\n

He\u2019s average with his anticipation and field-reading but is willing to get through progressions while trusting his pocket. He\u2019s 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\u2019s time to run. Morton\u2019s medicals will be critical, but it will likely be an uphill battle for him to make a roster.<\/p>\n

The New York Jets, Carolina Panthers, Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs, and Cincinnati Bengals have also shown interest<\/a> in him, which could create some competition for the Packers if they decide to target him late. Behren Morton offers good size and length to the position and fits what Green Bay typically looks for in a quarterback, especially in terms of physical profile and pocket presence.<\/p>\n

While I\u2019m not particularly high on Texas Tech QB Behren Morton, tip of the cap hitting 61MPH. Believe that\u2019s 2nd highest in NFL Combine history<\/p>\n

That\u2019s a tape rewatch. I didn\u2019t know he had THAT cheddar<\/p>\n

HT: 6’2
WT: 221
Arm: 30 5\/8
Hand: 9 1\/2<\/p>\n

pic.twitter.com\/Iqbdi7dPbb<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Clint Goss (@NFLDraftDome) March 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Green Bay is going to draft a quarterback; it\u2019s just a matter of which round on Day 3 they decide to pull the trigger. Adding and developing quarterbacks has been a core part of the organization\u2019s philosophy dating back to the Ron Wolf era, and there\u2019s no indication that approach is changing anytime soon.<\/p>\n

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