Class of 2021 heavily-sought quarterback Drake Maye is blazing his own trail.
While many expected the 6-foot-4, 205-pound signal-caller to follow in the footsteps of his father, Mark, and brother, Luke, and suit up for the home-state North Carolina Tar Heels, Maye is headed to the SEC.
The two-sport standout, who had more than 15 offers, committed to Alabama over North Carolina, Clemson and Tennessee on Tuesday after mulling his decision for the last week.
"I went down there twice, once in the spring and this summer, and it was nothing but positive," said Maye.