Drake Maye, the former North Carolina quarterback, is eagerly anticipating his future with the New England Patriots. Selected as the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, Maye expressed confidence in the Patriots’ potential to win numerous games with him at the helm.
Speaking to reporters following his selection, Maye conveyed his excitement about joining the Patriots and emphasized his readiness to compete. He made it clear that while he aims to carve out his path in Foxborough, he doesn’t intend to emulate the legendary Tom Brady during his tenure with the team.
The 21-year-old quarterback has showcased his talent on the field, particularly as a dual-threat player, amassing impressive passing and rushing statistics during his college career. With over 3,600 passing yards and 24 touchdowns in each of the past two seasons, along with 1,147 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns since 2022, Maye brings versatility to the Patriots’ offense.
"I'm not going to be Tom Brady. I'm just going to be Drake Maye." – Maye calls Brady the GOAT and that he "owns this town."
— Mike Giardi (@MikeGiardi) April 26, 2024
New Patriots QB Drake Maye: “Tom Brady is the GOAT 🐐. I’m not going to try to be Tom Brady. I’m going to be Drake Maye.” pic.twitter.com/hhdcYpgE3Y
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) April 26, 2024
Maye’s enthusiasm for joining the Patriots was palpable, and he described the draft night as one of the best moments of his life. Despite trade offers for the No. 3 pick, New England ultimately decided to keep it, signaling their commitment to selecting Maye as their future franchise quarterback.
The Patriots’ decision to draft Maye comes as they seek to revitalize their offense following a challenging 2023 season. With former starter Mac Jones traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars, Maye and new head coach Jerod Mayo aim to usher in a new era of success for the Patriots in 2024.
