Drake Maye, an NFL draft candidate, is seen by at least one executive as a quarterback with “star” potential.
Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, who released a report on Tuesday that ranked the quarterback prospects, was informed by an NFC official that the quarterback prospect was “very gifted athlete, best size of all the kids — confident he’s still developing with enormous upside.”
Maye and Jayden Daniels were both a part of “Tier 2.” “Tier 1” included only Caleb Williams, who was a lock to be selected by the Chicago Bears with the first overall pick. Fowler did, however, speak with several evaluators who stated that Maye was superior to Daniels and on level with Williams.
The NFC official continued, “Can make all of the throws and is a very good athlete to create on his own as a runner and passer.” fiercely competitive. He may be a superstar.
Fans of the New England Patriots will undoubtedly enjoy the term “star potential.” Ultimately, Maye has been strongly associated with New England, the team with the third overall pick, behind the Washington Commanders and the Bears.
“He does require some time, and there will be growing pains, but you take him because he has the highest upside of anybody,” a senior personnel official informed Fowler.
ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. believes Maye is a home run selection for the Patriots. In his most recent mock draft, Kiper has New England picking the North Carolina product.
For every person who has nothing but praise for Maye, there are those who find the 21-year-old to be flawed. Not everyone is praising them. Some doubt Maye’s consistency, while others wonder how he will perform given the troubles of his surrounding ensemble.
An NFL coach told Fowler, “Huge upside, but lot more of a project than he looks to be.” “There is footwork everywhere, and his eyes are the same. Sort of just shows off undeveloped skill and athleticism. I had assumed he would be far more polished.
In the unlikely event that the Patriots choose Maye with their third-round pick, they will probably allow him some time to grow and learn before throwing him into the fire. If the Patriots decide to pick a young quarterback, head coach Jerod Mayo stated in his first year on the job that they would proceed cautiously.
