Behren Morton is the starting quarterback for the Texas Tech Red Raiders. He is recognized as one of the top signal-callers in the Big 12 and is a vital part of the team's offense. A 6-foot-2 senior from Eastland, Texas, Morton has emerged as one of the most productive quarterbacks in Texas Tech history as the season progresses.
Born in Lubbock, Texas, he is no stranger to the area where his father served as a high school football coach. He played at Eastland High School, earning the District 5-3A MVP award three times. During his senior year, he achieved impressive stats, finishing with 3,613 passing yards, 37 touchdown passes, 893 rushing yards, and 19 rushing touchdowns.
Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton and wide receiver Caleb Douglas in pregame warmups. pic.twitter.com/aDJnn52YH7
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Morton began his Tech career as a redshirt, worked his way into the lineup, and ultimately became the starting quarterback following injuries to teammates. He has since made more than 50 career touchdown passes and ranks among the school’s all-time leaders in completions, passing yards, and passing touchdowns. Morton was named Offensive Player of the Game at the 2023 Independence Bowl. He was previously a nominee for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award and the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award.
Morton was rated a four-star recruit and projected as a potential Day 3 pick in the NFL Draft, according to Gabe Brooks of 247Sports, who scouted Morton as possessing “the requisite height with lean, athletic build…throws with consistent accuracy, thrives in the short-to-intermediate passing game with plus velocity up the seams and over the middle of the field.” Brooks described Morton as “light on his feet in the pocket,” comfortable with quick reads, and noted his “good functional athleticism” — valuable for navigating pressure and making throws on the run.
Brooks also cited Morton’s loose, live arm and ability to vary arm angles, though he suggested tightening the wind-up could help elevate Morton’s pro ceiling. Having “dominated small-school ball,” Morton faced an adjustment to Power 5 competition and has since proven himself as a legitimate high-major starter, projecting as a potential multi-year contributor with long-term NFL potential.
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