Did Drake Maye throw at Combine?

Drake Maye, a football quarterback for the New England Patriots, was born on August 30, 2002. He was drafted by the Patriots as the third pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. After his first year at Cornelius, North Carolina's William A. Hough High School, he switched to Myers Park High School. He joined the North Carolina Tar Heels in 2021 and was named the 2022 ACC Football Player of the Year. He led the NCAA in total yards and set school records for passing yards and touchdowns in a single season.

The quarterback, Maye's three touchdowns were one more than Brissett's five 2024 starts, and he became the first quarterback since at least 1950 to lead the team in rushing and throwing three touchdown passes in his first start. He has a 2-5 record as of November 2024, having started seven of his eight games and completed 148 of 226 passes for 1,458 passing yards, ten touchdowns, and 21 sacks.

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Drake Maye Throw at the NFL Combine

Maye chose not to take part in the on-field throwing session at the NFL Combine. He chose to throw during UNC's pro day, though, and according to CBS Sports, he recorded more than 70 passes throughout the session—roughly 10 to 20 more than typical quarterbacks.

According to his NFL Combine prospect profile, he had a prospect grade of 6.50, which was Boom-Or-Bust potential. He stands 6 feet 4 inches and then weighs 223 pounds. Further, his production score was 88 and his athleticism score was 86, both of which ranked fourth in the 2024 Combine quarterbacks. His total score was 88, with the quarterback ranking third.

Maye's stature and arm talent are readily noticeable on tape. He can make every throw, yet he will attempt throws that he should not have. The gunslinger approach fosters boldness, which can lead to turnovers, but it also allows him to win in tight spaces and make splash throws that get spectators (and evaluators) on their feet. Maye's game has an evident intensity that can either produce momentum or become chaotic when plays go off schedule for him. The combination of features and tape makes him a boom/bust talent who may require patience and coaching to reach his full potential, according to his NFL's Combine overview.