Drake Maye Selected Third Overall By New England Patriots

UNC quarterback Drake Maye was selected third overall in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots. Maye becomes Carolina's 25th first-round draft pick, which is the most in the state. He also becomes the Tar Heels ninth first-round pick since 2008, which ranks third among ACC schools. "This is a dream come true," said Maye. (GoHeels.com)

Drake Maye Drafted No. 3 Overall By New England Patriots

Drake Maye didn't have to wait long for his name to be called by commissioner Roger Goodell on Thursday in Detroit. The New England Patriots picked him at the top of the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, with the No. 3 overall selection. He's the first UNC player to be taken during the first round since quarterback Mitch Trubisky went No. 2 in 2017. (Inside Carolina)

Drake Maye's NFL Draft night outfit pays homage to the UNC football program

Drake Maye is one of the headliners in Thursday night's NFL Draft, as the UNC football star quarterback is set to become a franchise quarterback for one lucky NFL squad. Ahead of his big night, Maye showcased his outfit for the draft, which will be held in Detroit. Although he describes his outfit as "simple," it is one that represents UNC very well. (Keeping It Heel)

Mack Brown on Drake Maye: 'Somebody's going to be really, really lucky to get him'

North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Mack Brown knows Drake Maye is going to do big things in the NFL. “Drake’s accomplished everything that you could expect him to in two years,” Brown said. “I can’t imagine what would happen if he stayed four. Can’t even imagine, but he’s too good. He can’t stay, and somebody’s going to really, really lucky to get him." (On3.com)

Drake Maye recalls decommitting from Alabama, telling Nick Saban: 'Dreaded it for a while'

Drake Maye is expected to be a top-three NFL Draft pick on Thursday night, and after Roger Goodell says his name, “Quarterback, North Carolina” will be his next three words. But once upon a time, Maye was an Alabama pledge and committed to play for Nick Saban. One decommitment later though and Maye stuck to his family’s preferred Carolina Blue. (On3.com)

NFL Draft Will Transform Quarterback Drake Maye Into Franchise Face

Whether quarterback Drake Maye's stock is holding near the top of the 2024 NFL Draft or perhaps slipping out of the top-10 range as some analysts suggest, a former NFL linebacker, who later worked as a scout, believes Maye is equipped for his future job. Maye instantly will transform from college star to the fresh face of a franchise Thursday night. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - RJ Davis reportedly back; Seth Trimble's role?

According to multiple unofficial reports, R.J. Davis will return for a fifth season at North Carolina. Seth Trimble is also back for UNC and the Tar Heels will have to figure out how to best utilize his skill set. Davis and Trimble will form a loaded backcourt along with Elliot Cadeau and incoming McDonald's All-American Ian Jackson. (View Video)

Nearly all projections have UNC Baseball as top-8 national seed

With three ACC series left, all five NCAA tournament projections have No. 15 North Carolina as a regional host. Four of those project the Tar Heels as a top-eight seed, meaning they would also host a Super Regional should they win in the regional round. UNC leads the ACC Coastal Division by two games, has the best ACC record and is No. 7 in the RPI. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Drake Maye family tree: Get to know brother Luke, dad, mom, and more about UNC QB's athletic roots

Drake Maye would be the most famous athlete in most families, and he likely still holds that distinction in the Maye family with the possible exception of one town: Chapel Hill, N.C. Maye comes from a family of famous UNC athletes, ranging from his dad, a former Tar Heel quarterback, to his older brother, a national champion for the UNC basketball team. (Sporting News)

Anthony Donofrio's Proving Ground

Meet North Carolina right fielder Anthony Donofrio. He’s a self-proclaimed "bundle of joy" who began his baseball career with cinder blocks tied to his feet because he was scared of the ball. From those beginnings, he worked his way up the baseball ladder, starting his college career at one of the only places he could play, SUNY Cortland, and now UNC. (Inside Carolina)

Chansky’s Notebook: Thirsty Debate

Are you a glass half-full or half-empty about Carolina basketball? The good transfer news so far is Seth Trimble, who entered the portal and decided to return. His teammates welcomed the reversal, but it doesn’t solve UNC's backcourt needs for more size and better shooting. Thus far, there’s no veteran replacement for Cormac Ryan or Harrison Ingram. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC third in national Directors’ Cup standings after winter sports

North Carolina is third in the Learfield Directors’ Cup standings after winter sports. Future ACC member Stanford is No. 1 with 977 points, followed by Texas at 746.5 and the Tar Heels at 733.5. UNC led the standings by 1.5-points over Stanford after fall sports, but the Cardinal earned 606 points from winter sports compared to 361 for the Tar Heels. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Drake Maye Steps Into NFL Draft Spotlight

When North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye walks on stage Thursday night, soon after hearing his name called in the first round of the National Football League draft, he immediately will step into a much larger television spotlight than anything he encountered as a UNC player. However the drama unfolds Thursday, many millions will be watching. (Chapelboro.com)

RJ Davis' decision to return makes sense for both Davis and UNC

Although R.J. Davis has yet to officially announce his plans for 2024-25, multiple reports indicate he’ll be back in Carolina blue rather than trying to play professionally. It’s hardly a surprise. Davis has been dropping hints of a return before and since being serenaded by UNC’s student section with chants of "One more year" during his Senior Day ceremony. (Saturday Road)

UNC Football Solidifying Downhill Running Style With Darwin Barlow, Davion Gause

Mack Brown called running back Omarion Hampton the "face" of North Carolina's offense on Monday, and Hampton was certainly the Tar Heels' workhorse last season. Hampton accumulated 1,504 rushing yards and 15 rushing touchdowns. But during spring practice, transfer running back Darwin Barlow and freshman RB Davion Gause began to emerge. (Inside Carolina)

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