Patriots Take UNC Quarterback Drake Maye Third Overall

Nonetheless simply 21 years outdated, Maye has loads of growth forward of him, however he has the dimensions, arm energy and athleticism to do the whole lot requested of him.

With veteran Jacoby Brissett in place, the Patriots can afford to be affected person with Maye, because the younger QB might want to develop his consistency and decision-making. Nonetheless, his skills are certain to impress instantly out of the gate as New England has acquired the type of potential franchise quarterback that they have been looking for since Tom Brady’s departure in 2020.

There was loads of hypothesis that the Patriots would choose Maye within the lead-up to the draft and typically the obvious transfer is the one which makes probably the most sense. Whereas there are different must be stuffed, the one on the quarterback place was probably the most evident if New England is to get again to competition standing.

“Total, Maye wants to chop down on the reckless choices, however he’s a well-put-together passer with the on-field command, athletic instincts and arm expertise to create options for the issues that NFL defenses current,” wrote Dane Brugler in “The Beast,” his annual draft prospect breakdown for The Athletic. “Along with his bodily presents and smarts, he’s lower from the identical fabric as Justin Herbert and has the same ceiling as an NFL participant.”

Maye is predicted to reach in New England by Friday the place he’ll meet with the media and take the normal on-field image from inside Gillette Stadium with possession whereas getting a crash course in the whole lot Patriots.

With seven extra draft picks nonetheless within the pipeline, the Patriots are off to a fantastic begin, checking off the field for his or her greatest want with an thrilling new prospect to construct round.