On Thursday night, Drake Maye was selected third overall by the New England Patriots. As we saw during his time with the North Carolina Tar Heels, Maye’s strong arm and sneaky mobility made him a game-changer.
That is exactly what New England needs.
But how will Maye fit in the short term?
New England’s selection of Maye at third overall is the highest quarterback selection by the Patriots since Drew Bledsoe in 1993. This is a signal that New England is committed to rebuilding around a young quarterback that has the potential to be a cornerstone of a franchise.