In the 2024 NFL Draft, there’s a clear top tier of quarterbacks, featuring USC’s Caleb Williams, the 2022 Heisman Trophy winner; North Carolina’s Drake Maye, the 2022 ACC Player of the Year; and LSU’s Jayden Daniels, the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner.
Both the New York Giants and the Minnesota Vikings, holding the 11th and 23rd picks, respectively, were rumored to be eyeing a trade up for a quarterback. However, it seems unlikely that any potential deal with the New England Patriots will materialize.
According to NFL Network reports, the Patriots are poised to stay put and make their selection at No. 3. The consensus expectation is that they will choose Maye, especially since many anticipate Daniels to be taken at No. 2 by the Washington Commanders. The 2024 NFL Draft is set to commence shortly, revealing the outcome.
Maye boasts a prototypical build at 6 feet 4 inches, 230 pounds, along with exceptional arm talent and agility, allowing him to execute a wide range of throws.
His impressive production at North Carolina underscores these attributes: Maye stands out as the only college football player since 2022 to amass over 7,000 passing yards (7,929) and 1,000 rushing yards (1,247). Additionally, he demonstrates remarkable ball security, boasting a turnover-worthy play rate of just 1.8%, tying for the seventh lowest among college quarterbacks with a minimum of 200 drop backs.
