Drake Maye is an American football player who is playing for the New England Patriots of the NFL as of November 2024. He played his college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels. He was selected by the New England Patriots in the 2024 NFL Draft. He has made a significant impact at the collegiate level and now seeks to continue his success in his professional career. He concluded his collegiate career with over 8,000 passing yards and 63 passing touchdowns. Further, he accumulated over 1,200 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns.
Throughout his tenure at North Carolina, Maye performed exceptionally well on the field, earning him several accolades and achievements. He boasts an extensive list of accomplishments; however, the 2022 season proved to be the pinnacle of his collegiate career. For his performance, particularly in the 2022 season, he secured several titles, including ACC Player of the Year, ACC Offensive Player of the Year, and ACC Rookie of the Year. Furthermore, he earned a well-deserved spot on both the 2022 First-Team All-ACC and 2023 Second-Team All-ACC.
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Drake Maye's High School
Drake Maye started his high school career at William A. Hough High School in Cornelius, North Carolina. After his freshman year, he transferred to Myers Park High School in Charlotte, where he excelled in both football and basketball. During his junior year at Myers Park, Maye set a school record with 3,512 passing yards and 50 touchdowns, leading his team to a conference championship appearance. His exceptional performance earned him All-Conference and All-District honors in basketball and the title of The Charlotte Observer's 2019 Male Athlete of the Year.
Despite not being able to play his senior season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Maye was named a 2020 Under Armour All-American, underscoring his potential as a standout athlete. He initially committed to play college football for Alabama in 2019 but later flipped his commitment to the University of North Carolina in 2020, where he continued to develop as one of the top quarterbacks in the country.
FAQ's on Drake Maye
A. Drake Maye is 22 years old as of November 2024. He was born on August 30, 2002.
A. Drake Maye is 6 feet 4 inches or 1.93 meters tall and he weighs around 225 pounds or 102 kg.
A. Drake Maye recorded a career-high 38 passing touchdowns and 4,321 passing yards during the 2022 season at the University of North Carolina.
A. Drake Maye wears jersey number 10 for the Patriots in the NFL.
A. Drake Maye plays in the quarterback position.
