Drake Maye was drafted No. 3 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2024 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 30 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value
2024 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 3 · #3 overall
Drake Maye North Carolina Draft
Drake Maye was drafted No. 3 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2024 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 30 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value
2× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #3
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2024
- NFL games
- 30
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 2640th at North Carolina
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Drake Maye came off the board in 2024.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
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North Carolina
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 223 lbs
- Hometown
- Charlotte, NC
- Pre-draft board
- No. 6 prospect93.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
30 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value
- Games played
- 30
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 2640th among North Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 26100% of career value
- Final season
- 20251 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 3
Who came off the board on either side of Drake Maye.
USC
LSU · 1× Pro Bowl
Ohio State
Notre Dame · 1× Pro Bowl
North Carolina in the 2024 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from North Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Drake Maye in the 2024 NFL Draft
Drake Maye is a Quarterback out of North Carolina selected No. 3 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2024 NFL Draft. 30 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value North Carolina has produced 154 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Drake Maye drafted?
Drake Maye was selected No. 3 overall by the New England Patriots in the 2024 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2024/drake-maye.
What college did Drake Maye play for?
Drake Maye played college football at North Carolina in the ACC. See every North Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-tar-heels.
How did Drake Maye's NFL career turn out?
30 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 26 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2024/drake-maye.