SUMMARY
- Drake Maye, former star quarterback for North Carolina, has declared for the NFL 2024 draft and is expected to be a first-round pick.
- Maye's impressive collegiate stats include 8,018 passing yards, 1,209 rushing yards, 63 pass touchdowns, and 16 rushing touchdowns in 30 games.
Drake Maye, the former star quarterback of North Carolina declared himself for the NFL 2024 draft. He is considered to be one of the best prospects to enter the league alongside Caleb Williams. Drake is expected to be the first-round pick by the franchises. The player’s fabulous collegiate stats would allure the recruiters.
There is going a cut-throat competition for those who want to induct Drake into their roster. As the offseason activities inch closer towards us NFL fans have shown intrigue about the player’s fate. Drake has been rated a five-star as a quarterback owing to his amazing collegiate stats. He ended his career as one of the best Tar Heels and has been given a lot of approbation for his on-field performances.
UNC QB Drake Maye has declared for the 2024 NFL Draft.
His career stats in college:
• 30 games
• 64.9 completion %
• 8,018 passing yards
• 1,209 rushing yards
• 63 pass TDs – 16 INTs
• 16 rushing TDs pic.twitter.com/J4zjjTXcdM— NFL Stats (@NFL_Stats) December 11, 2023
Expert analysts have shared their views about Drake’s future in the league. Each one unanimously agreed that it was going to be the most scintillating streak of his life and career as a whole. A subliminal competition has also been seen stirring between the 2024 prospects Drake Maye and Caleb Williams. Although it cannot be denied that both are adept in their games.
With the onset of the league’s off-season activities, Drake Maye has already garnered a lot of attention. Let’s delve deeper into the player’s life and future prospects.
Drake Maye has been in a relationship for nine years now with Ann Michael Hudson
Apart from giving his competitors, a run for their bread-and-butter Drake Maye has set couple-goals many a time. The 21-year-old has been in a relationship with Ann Michael Hudson for nine years. Drake Maye shared a few endearing pictures of him with his girlfriend and officially declared his relationship in the public domain in 2023.
Maye crossed paths with Hudson during his high school days. Ann is a student at the University of California and is pursuing her graduation there. As per her Instagram profile, she is an integral member of the Kappa Delta sorority. Drake Maye has always been given steadfast support by his Ann Michael Hudson during his precarious times at the Tar Heels.
Drake Maye’s early life, parents and high school career
The expert quarterback Drake Maye was born on August 30, 2002, to Mark and Katrina Maye. He took after his father as his father also used to play football for the UNC from 1983-1988 and had a successful NFL career with the Chiefs, but the sources about his participation in the NFL differ. Drake has three siblings and all of them have an inclination towards sports. His brother Luke played basketball as a Tar Heel, while his other sibling Cole won a baseball title in Florida.
Drake attended Myers Park High School. He had won many titles and accolades for his school and was also named the best player of North Carolina. Maye was rated a four-star prospect while he was transitioning to college football. He initially committed his collegiate career to Alabama but eventually flipped to North Carolina.
Collegiate stats and career achievements of Drake Maye
In 2021 Drake commenced his freshman season for his college career. He was mostly redshirted for the entire season and played in four games. In 2022 Drake got a lot of recognition as Sam Howell left for NFL.
Drake in his first week rushed for 55 yards four times and attempted 294-yarder passes. In 2022, he accounted for 4321 passing yards and broke his own previous records.
Drake headed his next season in 2023 as a Tar Heel starting quarterback. He has been endowed with many preseason honors. His new alliance with Lindsey proved to be highly beneficial for the team. In 2023 he made 24 touchdowns and attempted for nine interceptions. Maye at the season’s end declared himself for the NFL 2024 draft and is one of the best prospects anticipated.
Drake Maye’s anticipated landing spot in NFL 2024 season
Many predictions have surfaced that determine the final fate of the quarterback. Amidst the multitude of opinions, Fox Sports’ Colin Cowherd predicts that Drake would land with the Washington Commanders. In this regard, he also drew a comparison with Justin Herbert. The current starter of the Commanders is Drake’s past teammate UNC’s Sam Howell.
“I think they get Drake Maye. I think he’s like Justin Herbert as a comp… and will be better than people think immediately.”
The Commanders win the NFC East in @ColinCowherd‘s early 2024 playoff predictions pic.twitter.com/tLmyTalHkq
— Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) February 16, 2024
Drake Maye has been praised highly for his tactics in offense and is definitely going to turn out to be one of the best players to have entered the NFL 2024. His prior records prove the substantial prowess and adroit that the player possesses in the game. He is going to be one of the first to go off the shelves in the draft.