History of Drake Maye in Timeline

Drake Maye is a rising star in the NFL, playing quarterback for the New England Patriots. He had a stellar college career at the University of North Carolina, setting school records in passing yards and touchdowns in 2022. His exceptional performance led to him being drafted third overall by the Patriots in the 2024 NFL draft.

1983: Record for Quarterbacks Drafted in First Round

The 1983 NFL draft holds the record for the most quarterbacks taken in the first round, with six quarterbacks being selected.

August 30, 2002: Drake Maye is born

Drake Maye was born on August 30, 2002.

2017: Brother Luke Wins National Championship

Drake Maye's brother, Luke, played basketball at UNC and hit a buzzer beater in the Elite Eight en route to winning the 2017 national championship.

July 2019: Commits to Alabama

In July 2019, Drake Maye initially committed to play college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

March 2020: Flips Commitment to UNC

In March 2020, Drake Maye flipped his commitment from Alabama and decided to play college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels.

2021: Redshirt Freshman Season at UNC

As a redshirt freshman at UNC in 2021, Drake Maye appeared in four games behind starter Sam Howell.

2022: Drake Maye Sets Records at UNC

During the 2022 season, Drake Maye led the NCAA with over 5,000 yards of total offense and set school records at UNC in passing yards (4,321) and touchdowns (38).

2022: Breakout Season as Starting Quarterback

In 2022, Drake Maye was named the starting quarterback for UNC and led the team to appearances in the ACC Championship Game and Holiday Bowl. He was named ACC Player of the Year after leading the NCAA in total offense.