History of Drake Maye in Timeline

Drake Maye is an American football quarterback currently playing for the New England Patriots in the NFL. He was drafted third overall in 2024 after a successful college career at the University of North Carolina, where he earned ACC Football Player of the Year honors in 2022. During that year, he led the NCAA in total yards and broke school records for passing yards and touchdowns in a single season. Maye's early career suggests a promising future in professional football.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1950: First since 1950 with 3TDs and leading rushing in first start

In his first start on October 8, 2024 against the Houston Texans, Drake Maye became the first quarterback since at least 1950 to throw three touchdown passes and lead his team in rushing in his first start.

1973: First NFL Quarterback Since Steve Ramsey

Drake Maye became the first NFL quarterback since Steve Ramsey in 1973 to have his first ten passing touchdowns go to ten different receivers.

1983: Tied Record for Quarterbacks Drafted in First Round

In the 2024 NFL draft, Drake Maye was one of a record-tying six quarterbacks taken in the first round. This tied the record from the 1983 draft.

August 30, 2002: Drake Maye's Birth

On August 30, 2002, Drake Lee Maye was born. He would later become a professional football quarterback.

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2015: Beginning of Relationship

Drake Maye has been in a relationship with Ann Michael Hudson since 2015, having met in high school.

2017: Brother Won National Championship

In 2017, Drake Maye's brother, Luke, won a national championship in basketball at UNC.

July 2019: Committed to Alabama Crimson Tide

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

March 2020: Flipped Commitment to North Carolina

In March 2020, Drake Maye changed his commitment from Alabama to North Carolina for his college football career.

2021: Freshman Season with North Carolina Tar Heels

In 2021, Drake Maye played as a redshirt freshman for the North Carolina Tar Heels, appearing in four games.

2022: ACC Football Player of the Year

In 2022, Drake Maye was named the ACC Football Player of the Year after leading the NCAA in total yards and setting school records. He played college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels.