Drake Maye is a legitimate weapon at the quarterback position.
The No. 3 pick of the 2024 NFL draft was a human highlight reel during his time with the North Carolina Tar Heels. Surprisingly enough, he only played two seasons under center as the starting quarterback, which means there’s a chance he’s barely scratched the surface of his true potential.
Of course, the Patriots are going to have to make improvements to the offensive line to ensure he has enough time to work in the pocket. They could also use some serious upgrades at receiver. With the right pieces in place, Maye could make torching opposing defenses a common occurrence in New England.
Along with the arm talent, the former Tar Heel is considerably tough and hard to bring down. He’s shown off that physicality in his strength to still make plays after initial contact. The Patriots are hopeful he’ll be making a lot of those plays for them in the coming years.
Here are some of Maye’s best plays from college: