New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo had high praise for North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye, who is projected to be one of the top prospects in the 2024 NFL draft
With the Patriots owning the No. 3 overall pick, there’s a chance Maye could end up falling to them. It could be a match on draft night with the team needing a viable signal-caller for the future.
The organization has done their homework on quarterbacks throughout the pre-draft process, and they like the returns on Maye, who they met with at the NFL Scouting Combine earlier in the month.
Mayo shared his thoughts on the quarterback prospect at the NFL annual meeting.
“Drake Maye had a fantastic interview at the combine. He brings a lot of energy. You can tell he has that leadership ability,” said Mayo, per ESPN’s Mike Reiss. “Also the exciting part about a guy like Drake Maye, there is really no ceiling with a guy like that. In saying that, when we’re trying to put together this roster, I know a lot of people look at the ceiling But you also have to look at how low is the floor.
“I would say a guy like Drake Maye – he has a lot of room to grow. He’s a young guy. Honestly, he hasn’t played football nearly as much as these other guys. So that’s definitely something we’ve looked at, but he’s definitely going to develop.”
Question: What do the Patriots like about North Carolina QB Drake Maye after spending time with him?
Jerod Mayo: "Drake Maye had a fantastic interview at the combine. He brings a lot of energy. You can tell he has that leadership ability.
"Also the exciting part about a guy…
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) March 25, 2024
Maye would certainly be an upgrade in the New England quarterback room. His arm strength, as well as his mobility, give him a ton of upside as a potential future franchise quarterback.