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Rookie QB Older Than Starter, Offers Starbucks Runs
27 Apr
Summary
- Rookie QB Behren Morton is seven months older than teammate Drake Maye.
- Morton and Maye competed as Elite 11 finalists in the 2020 recruiting class.
- Morton is willing to do anything to help Maye succeed as quarterback.
New England Patriots rookie quarterback Behren Morton brings an unusual age dynamic to the team's quarterback room. He is seven months older than the team's expected starter, Drake Maye, who is entering his third year with significant expectations.
Morton, selected in the seventh round of the draft, previously crossed paths with Maye as fellow Elite 11 finalists in the 2020 recruiting class. Morton brings extensive college experience, having spent five seasons and starting for three-and-a-half campaigns with Texas Tech.
Acknowledging his late-round draft status, Morton is prepared to exert maximum effort to secure a roster spot. He expressed his eagerness to learn from Maye, stating his readiness to assist his teammate in any capacity, even offering to fetch coffee, to support Maye's success throughout the process.
