Drake Maye has spoken with the New England Patriots multiple times leading up to the 2024 NFL draft, and those conversations have all been productive.
Whether that leads to the Patriots taking the North Carolina quarterback prospect at No. 3 overall in the 2024 NFL draft, assuming he’ll even still be there, remains to be seen.
“They’ve been great,” said Maye, when speaking about the Patriots on Thursday. “Coach [Jerod] Mayo, obviously, first year head coach. Congrats to him. Just been in there talking to the new offensive coordinator, with [Alex] Van Pelt and learning their stuff. And it’s been awesome for such a historic program and team and history out there in New England. I was getting a chance to kind of get to know them, get to know what they’re about and kind of their champion mindset of getting back to the glory days has been cool.”
Here is Drake Maye’s answer when asked by @nicolecyang about meeting with the #Patriots during the pre-draft process. Maye reportedly had a meeting with the Pats brass this morning. pic.twitter.com/AyMjsvUYQO
— Evan Lazar (@ezlazar) March 28, 2024
With Caleb Williams likely set to be drafted by the Chicago Bears, the Washington Commanders will be in a position to draft Maye, Jayden Daniels or J.J. McCarthy. The Patriots, on the other hand, will probably have to choose between two of the quarterbacks.
Maye checks all of the boxes physically, but the arm strength and athleticism truly sets him apart as a rookie prospect. There’s also an unwavering confidence about him that tends to be infectious for those around him.
His ability to elevate others is sure to intrigue multiple teams at the next level, including the Patriots.
