Former Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton became the ninth quarterback taken in the 2026 NFL Draft . More News: Only Two NFL Teams Still in the Mix for Aaron Rodgers The New England Patriots selected Morton in the seventh round. Nussmeier became the 10th quarterback taken in the draft when the Kansas City Chiefs selected him with the No. 249 pick. More News: Chiefs Appear to Have Offered Travis Kelce a ‘Farewell Deal’ Former LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier was projected to be a Day 2 pick