Draft Transcript – Behren Morton 4/25

PATRIOTS 2026 SEVENTH ROUND DRAFT PICK BEHREN MORTON

PRESS CONFERENCE

April 25, 2026

 

 

Q: First of all, congratulations on getting drafted. Can you take us through the visit that you took to New England and what that process was like for you?

 

BM: Yeah, it was a great visit. The facilities up in New England were awesome. The coaches were great.  A lot of one-on-one time with coach [Mike Vrabel]. It was great, really enjoyed my time up there. I’m excited to get up there.

 

Q: Hi Behren, it’s good to talk to you. Congratulations. How do you feel about joining a quarterback room with Drake Maye?

 

BM: Drake and I were in the same class. We actually went to Elite 11 together. We were Elite 11 finalists. We went to Tennessee, and I got to know him there. He is a great dude. He is a young guy that I can learn from, and obviously he had a tremendous season last year. Getting to learn from him this year and Tommy Devito; this is going to be a great opportunity for me, and I am really excited about it.

 

Q: Hey, congratulations. Who would you say you model your game after as a quarterback and who did you look up to as a kid?

 

BM: Growing up I loved Bret Favre. I loved the way that he played. He plays the game with a chip on his shoulder. Being from a small town in Texas, this is a dream come true. To get this opportunity, I am going to take full advantage of it for sure.

 

Q: Hey, kind of following up on that. First off, congratulations. Welcome to New England. But, following up on that, is that the way that you like to play as well? Do you want to play with a chip on your shoulder? Do you play in a way to try to make plays and prove people wrong?

 

BM: Yeah, for sure. During my time at Texas Tech, I’ve been banged up and put up with a broken leg and bum shoulder. But people have counted me out, and this is kind of an opportunity for me to prove people wrong. To get this opportunity by the Patriots, I am going to take full advantage of it for sure.

 

Q: Congratulations. I was curious, you mentioned a little bit about your relationship with Drake. Having known him, how have you seen him develop in his time in the NFL and what do you recognize about his skill set that makes you excited to work with him even more now?

 

BM: First off, I think he is a great guy. I think that he is a guy that everyone is attracted to in the locker room. I am really looking forward to picking his brain about what he’s done in the league so far. He has been very successful this last year. And so, I am going to do whatever it takes. Throughout the week, game planning prep. What he ever needs. If he needs a coffee from Starbucks, I’m there for Drake. Whatever he needs throughout this process, I am here for him.

 

Q: Hey Behren, what do you want Patriot fans to know about you as a person off the field?  How excited are you to get up to New England and interact with these Patriots fans?

 

BM: Going back to my time on my way up to Foxborough, when I stopped in Boston, the TSA lady was just like, ‘Man, you’re going to love it up here.’ The people up in Foxborough are awesome. My time when I was up there for just a couple of days were awesome. I’m fired up to be there. I’m a competitor. I’m going to elevate the room for sure. I’m going to do whatever it takes to make this organization better.

 

Q: Hey Behren. I was curious what the wait was like for you today? Where and with whom were you spending the day, and how did you get the Patriots cap so quickly?

 

BM: I’m back in Eastland, Texas. We’re out here at one of our ranches, and I’ve got some of my family out here. It was an awesome day. I had an idea that I was going today. One of my agents, he recommended me getting a New England hat, and so it kind of worked out. But this is for sure a really cool moment for me and my family.

 

Q: Hey, is there a specific thing that excites you most about this opportunity of playing with the Patriots? You mentioned that relationship with Drake. What kind of thing makes you most excited about playing for the Patriots?

 

BM: The tradition, the legacy that New England carries, to have an opportunity to play for this organization, it’s something I’ve dreamed of since being a little kid. And so, to have this opportunity, this is going to be a really cool experience. I’m going to be a sponge and soak up every information I can get from Drake and the guys that have been in the league for some time. I’m really excited about this opportunity.

 

Q: Hey Behren, congratulations. You mentioned you had a lot of one-on-one time with Coach, I assume you mean Mike Vrabel, when you visited. Did you get to speak with Josh McDaniels at all, and what were your impressions of him?

 

BM: Yeah, we actually had a good long talk, and he was very confident about my game. We watched a lot of film and to see where I can fit into this offense. He’s obviously had a lot of success in this offense. So, we talked a little bit about the offense, and I think this fits my game really well. I’m excited about this opportunity. I think this is going to be really good for me. I’m ready to get to Foxborough and get started.

 

 

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