Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton is aware of the Patrick Mahomes comparisons, but he’s steering clear of that narrative as he prepares for the 2026 NFL Draft. Still, his training approach is closely mirroring the two-time MVP’s path to the pros, with a heavy focus on mechanics, timing and quarterback development training.
Morton and Mahomes share more than just Texas Tech Red Raiders roots. They also have the same agent, Chris Cabott, and both work with renowned quarterback trainer Bobby Stroupe. In fact, Morton has spent much of his pre-draft preparation in Kansas City, training under Stroupe’s guidance during the NFL Draft preparation process and offseason quarterback workouts.
“I’ve been told [that I resemble Patrick Mahomes] once or twice,” Morton said on The Insiders. “I’m actually up here in Kansas City training with Bobby Stroupe. It’s been awesome. Working with Justin Hoover, my quarterback guy. We’ve had about six NFL guys come back. It’s really cool to see the guys that’s been through the process this last year.”
Morton is not training directly with Mahomes, who is currently rehabbing from an ACL injury suffered at the end of the 2025 NFL season.
Morton preps for 2026 NFL Draft from Kansas City
On his relationship with agent Chris Cabott, Morton said the connection came through a trusted internal recommendation during the NIL era in college football, though he stopped short of confirming any direct involvement from Mahomes. He added that his experience working in Kansas City training programs has been extremely positive.
“Once NIL took off and it was time to get an agent in college football, I had a good guy reach out to me and say he’s got a great rep. I got in contact with Chris back in 2023, so we’ve been together for a couple of years now. We knew going into this process that I’d be going up to Kansas City. I’ve been taken really good care of and really enjoying my time here in Kansas.”
Morton is projected as a late-round pick or priority undrafted free agent in the 2026 NFL Draft, after finishing his Texas Tech career with 6,115 passing yards, 49 touchdowns and 14 interceptions over his final two seasons. His 2025 production dipped, but it was later revealed he played much of the year with a stress fracture in his leg, which significantly impacted his performance.
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