CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — University of North Carolina sophomore quarterback Drake Maye has been named to the 2023 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award watch list. The award is presented annually to the top senior or upperclassman quarterback set to graduate with their class.
Maye registered a breakout season in his first season under center. After his remarkable 2022 season, Maye was named the Shaun Alexander and FWAA Freshman of the Year. He was also named a FWAA Freshman All-American after last season. Maye became the second player in ACC history to sweep all four awards (2022 ACC Player of the Year, ACC Offensive Player of the Year, ACC Rookie of the Year and ACC Offensive Rookie of the Year), joining Jameis Winston in 2013.