Patriots scouting report: Drake Maye is the undisputed face of the franchise

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 26: Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots throws to warm up during the NFL 2025 game between Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. "" (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) | Getty Images The New England Patriots found themselves in a position to make a franchise-altering decision in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, and two years later it very much seems like they made the right choice. Drake Maye has developed into one of the most exciting quarterbacks in football, and a true difference maker at the position.

While he ultimately fell short of leading the Patriots to a championship in his second season, he has shown that the sky can indeed be the limit for him. So, with that said, let’s take a closer look at the Patriots’ starting QB to find out where he is at in his development entering his third season. Hard facts Name: Drake Maye Position: Quarterback Jersey number: 10 Opening day age: 24 (8/30/2002) Measurements : 6’4 3/8”, 225 lbs, 32 1/4” arm length, 76 1/8” wingspan, 9 1/8” hand size, N/A Relative Athletic Score Experience NFL: New England Patriots (2024-) | College: North Carolina (2021-23) Growing up as the youngest of four brothers in a family of athletes, Maye started playing football at age 4.

He later attended William Amos Hough High School in Cornelius, NC, as a freshman before transferring to Myers Park in Charlotte, NC. He won the Mustangs’ starting quarterback job right away, and ended his prep career with 6,713 passing yards as well as 86 touchdowns — all while also playing basketball at an All-District level. A four-star recruit, Maye drew interest from some of the most prestigious colleges in the country from early in his high school career.

He originally committed to Alabama, but later changed course and stayed home at the University of North Carolina. After attempting only 10 passes as a freshman and eventually redshirting, Maye took over as the Tar Heels’ starting quarterback during his 2022 sophomore campaign. He burst onto the scene right away and after throwing for 4,321 yards with 38 TDs and seven INTs received ACC Player of the Year honors, among other accolades.