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)

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