The Patriots have their new potential franchise quarterback.
After months of speculation, the Patriots’ new regime used its highest draft pick since 1993 to select North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye with the third overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Maye, 21, has drawn comparisons to franchise signal-callers currently in the NFL ranks like Buffalo’s Josh Allen and the Los Angeles Chargers’ Justin Herbert thanks to his strong arm, pro-ready frame (6-foot-4, 230 pounds), and athleticism.
Maye, who was named the 2022 ACC Player of the Year during his first full season as the Tar Heels’ starter, closed out his tenure in Chapel Hill with 63 touchdowns, 16 interceptions, 8,018 passing yards, and a 64.