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Maye Up For Alexander Top Freshman Award

PHILADELPHIA - North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye is a semifinalist for the fifth annual Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award presented to the outstanding freshman player in college football.

Maye leads the nation in total offense (388.8), ranks third in passing efficiency (185.5) and third in passing yards per game (339.9). He is also tied with Ohio State's C.J. Stroud for the most passing touchdowns nationally with 29 and leads the country 32 total touchdowns and 194 points accounted for in 2022.

The award will be presented at the Maxwell Football Club Awards Gala along with several of the other top awards in college and professional football.