Drake Maye Profile and Scouting Report

Drake Maye

Drake Maye, born on August 30, 2002, is an American football quarterback currently playing for the New England Patriots in the NFL.

He previously played college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels, where he earned recognition as the 2022 ACC Player of the Year.

During his college career, Maye set a school record by passing for 4,321 yards and throwing 38 touchdowns. In the 2024 NFL draft, he was chosen as the third overall pick by the Patriots.

Drake Maye Profile and Measurements

Height Standing : 6’4″     or      160.86 cm

Drake Maye’s family 

• Father: Mark Maye
• Mother: Aimee Maye

Parents’ Background

While details about their professions are unavailable, here’s what we do know:

• Both attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC): This created a strong connection to the school for Drake, influencing his decision to play for the Tar Heels.
• Aimee Maye played college basketball: She was part of the UNC women’s basketball team from 1988 to 1992, potentially leading to Drake’s interest in sports.
• Drake Maye played college football: He was a quarterback for UNC from 1983 to 1988, setting some school records and potentially inspiring Drake’s football career.

Siblings:

Drake has three older brothers:

• Luke Maye: A former UNC basketball player who played a key role in their 2017 national championship victory.
• Beau Maye: Played basketball at UNC.
• Cole Maye: Played baseball for the Florida Gators and was part of their 2017 College World Series championship team.

Overall Family Background:

The Drake Maye family seems to be very athletic and has a strong connection to the University of North Carolina. It’s likely that Drake grew up surrounded by sports and that his parents and siblings played a significant role in his athletic development.

Drake Maye’s college football statistics

Overall (2 Seasons)

• Games Played: Likely around 24-25 (assuming he played in all games during his two starting seasons)
• Passing Yards: 3,608 (2023) + 4,321 (2022) = 7,929 yards (estimated)
• Passing Touchdowns: 24 (2023) + 38 (2022) = 62 touchdowns (estimated)
• Interceptions: 9 (2023) (statistic readily available)
• Completion Percentage: We don’t have his overall completion percentage, but his 2023 season completion percentage was 63.3%

Playing Style

• Strong Arm: Can make all the throws, with impressive deep ball accuracy and touch.
• Mobility: Not a pure runner, but his athleticism allows him to escape pressure and extend plays with his legs.
• Composure: Shows impressive poise in the pocket, remaining calm under pressure.
• Quick Learner: Known for his intelligence and work ethic, adapting quickly to complex offensive schemes.
• Decision-Making: There have been instances of forcing throws, an area for improvement at the NFL level.
• Humility: Despite his talent and accolades, known for remaining grounded and focused on self-improvement.
• Work Ethic: Renowned for his dedication to the game, putting in extra hours to perfect his craft.

Strengths & Weaknesses:

• Strengths: Arm strength, athleticism, accuracy, poise, intelligence.
• Weaknesses: Decision-making under pressure, occasional inaccuracy on short throws, limited experience compared to some other prospects.

Future Outlook:

• Drafted by the New England Patriots at number 3 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft.
• Seen as a potential franchise quarterback for the Patriots, groomed under the experienced coaching of Bill Belichick.
• Needs to refine his decision-making and adapt to the complexities of the NFL game.
• Possesses all the tools to become a star quarterback with the right development and coaching.

Super Strengths

• Tall and strong with a cannon for an arm!
• Can escape pressure and run with the ball.
• Throws bombs on target with great accuracy.

Needs Work On

• Sometimes misses easy throws, needs better control.
• Still young and learning, might make mistakes early on.

Interesting Facts

• Comes from a strong athletic family:
  • Father played college football at UNC.
  • Mother played college basketball at UNC.
  • Brothers excelled in basketball and baseball at the collegiate level.
• Considered a charismatic leader with a strong work ethic.

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