NFL Analyst on Drake Maye: "I think the kid from North Carolina is going to be the No. 1 pick'

Posted Nov 12, 2022
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye has been one of college football's biggest surprises this season. Through nine games, the redshirt freshman has completed 71.2 percent of his passes for 2,964 yards and 31 touchdowns against three interceptions. Maye leads the country in total offense (386.3 yards per game) and ranks second in total TDs (35). (Inside Carolina)

Related: Football, Tar Heels in the NFL

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC's Top 10 Moments Of 2025-26 - Caleb Wilson Wows Fans
UNC Basketball fans are left wondering what could have been after Caleb Wilson’s electrifying freshman season was cut short by injuries. Plus, questions swirl around...
Thu Jul 2, 2026

Cowboys RB Javonte Williams After Breakout Season: 'Got A Lot More To Prove'
Javonte Williams proved that he was a No. 1 running back in 2025, but the Dallas Cowboys running back isn't getting comfortable after his breakout...
Thu Jul 2, 2026

Video: IC Podcast - UNC Running Back Breakdown and Superlatives
Football analyst Jason Staples joins Tommy Ashley from Inside Carolina to break down North Carolina running back superlatives from a position group that includes Benjamin...
Wed Jul 1, 2026

Tommy Thigpen Named Defensive Coordinator at NC Central
Former UNC three-time All-ACC linebacker and assistant coach Tommy Thigpen has been hired as defensive coordinator and safeties coach for the NC Central Eagles. Most...
Wed Jul 1, 2026