Drake Maye No. 2 In Sporting News Top 25 College Quarterbacks For 2023

Posted Jun 2, 2023
2. Drake Maye was a breakout star for North Carolina last season, and the combination of size and mobility (698 yards, 7 TDs) are added features that will translate to franchise quarterback in the NFL. He's looking to lead the Tar Heels back to the ACC championship game in 2023, and he will be in the conversation to be the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. (Sporting News)

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