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Drake Maye

Drake Lee Maye is an American professional football quarterback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL).

Updated July 27, 20261 min readCited sources

Drake Maye is an American professional football quarterback for the New England Patriots. He was selected third overall in the 2024 NFL draft and quickly became one of the league's top young players.

What it is

Drake Lee Maye (born August 30, 2002) is a quarterback for the New England Patriots. He played college football at North Carolina, where he won the Shaun Alexander Award and ACC Player of the Year in 2022 after leading the NCAA in total yards.

Why it matters

Maye made an immediate impact in the NFL. He earned Pro Bowl honours as a rookie and, in his second season (2025), helped lead the Patriots to a division title and a Super Bowl appearance. He also received second-team All-Pro recognition and was a runner-up for NFL MVP.

Key details

Listed at 6 ft 4 in and 225 lb, Maye is a dual-threat quarterback with a strong arm. He was drafted third overall in 2024 and has since become a cornerstone for New England. His rapid rise has made him one of the most notable young quarterbacks in the league.

In short

  • Third overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft by the New England Patriots.
  • Won Shaun Alexander Award and ACC Player of the Year in college (2022).
  • Pro Bowl selection in rookie season; second-team All-Pro in 2025.
  • Led Patriots to division title and Super Bowl appearance in 2025.

Quick questions

Who is Drake Maye?
Drake Maye is an American football quarterback for the New England Patriots in the NFL.
Where did Drake Maye play college football?
He played college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels at the University of North Carolina.
What awards did Drake Maye win in college?
In 2022, he won the Shaun Alexander Award and ACC Football Player of the Year.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drake_Maye
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, college career, draft position, and overall career overview including awards and team achievements.
  2. New England Patriots — https://www.patriots.com/team/players-roster/drake-maye/
    Supports: Team affiliation and 2025 season passing statistics.
  3. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Drake-Maye
    Supports: Biographical overview, draft selection, college career, and 2025 season accomplishments.
  4. Pro Football Reference — https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MayeDr00.htm
    Supports: Birthplace, height, weight, and basic player profile details.
  5. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/bio/_/id/4431452/drake-maye
    Supports: Position, team, college, draft information, height/weight, and active status.
  6. NFL.com — https://www.nfl.com/players/drake-maye/
    Supports: Height, weight, college, age, hometown, and general player profile.