NEW ORLEANS – The Manning Award, sponsored by the Allstate Sugar Bowl, announced Friday that North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye is one of 12 additions to the 2022 Watch List.
Maye, a redshirt freshman from Huntersville, N.C., leads the nation in total offense with 380.1 yards per game and ranks third in passing efficiency (184.8) and passing yards per game (326.1). His 24 passing touchdowns are second nationally and sits third with 164 points accounted for this fall.
Finalists for the honor will be determined by a select panel of national media covering college football, as well as each of the Mannings.