Behren Morton
Full Name: Behren Morton
Date of Birth: February 20, 2003
Age (as of May 2025): 22
Hometown: Eastland, Texas
High School: Eastland High School (Eastland, TX)
Current School: Texas Tech Red Raiders football
Conference: Big 12 Conference
Academic Major: Not publicly disclosed
Years at School: Entering 4th year (Senior class standing in 2025)
Transfer History: None
Redshirt Status: Did not redshirt
Eligibility Remaining: One season (2025)
FootBall Information
Position(s) Played: Quarterback
Primary Position: Quarterback
Pro Position Projection: Developmental NFL Backup / Timing-Based QB
Jersey Number: #2
Starter or Backup: Multi-year starter
Team Captain Status: Not publicly disclosed
Games Played / Started:
2022: 13 games (4 starts)
2023: 12 games (12 starts)
2024: 13 games (13 starts)
Injury History: Played through shoulder-related issues in 2023; returned healthy in 2024
Suspensions/Disciplinary Issues: None reported
Coach History:
Head Coach: Joey McGuire
Offensive Coordinator: Zach Kittley
Quarterbacks Coach: Zach Kittley
Physical Measurements
Height: 6020
Weight: 215 lbs
Arm Length: pending combine
Hand Size: pending combine
Wingspan: pending combine
summary
summary
Behren Morton is an experienced, rhythm-based quarterback who operates efficiently in spread, tempo-heavy offensive systems. At 6'2", 215 lbs, Morton has adequate NFL size paired with a quick release and strong understanding of timing concepts.
Within Texas Tech’s Air Raid framework, Morton has demonstrated high-volume production, strong short-to-intermediate accuracy, and comfort distributing quickly under pressure. He wins with anticipation flashes, tempo command, and toughness rather than elite arm talent or athleticism.
Durability history and arm strength ceiling will be key evaluation factors, but his experience and operational comfort give him developmental NFL value as a system-based quarterback.