Mack Brown explains increased optimism around Drake Maye

Posted Aug 3, 2023
UNC football coach Mack Brown knows he has one of the best quarterbacks in the country in Drake Maye. But even after a standout redshirt freshman season, Brown believes Maye can go even higher than he did last year. "Drake has had a great year last year," Brown said at ACC Media Days. "Best freshman year of any freshman I’ve ever seen." (On3.com)

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