How QB Drake Maye is elevating UNC’s profile while boosting his own stock

Posted Oct 20, 2023
Drake Maye didn’t slowly materialize as a prospect for the 2024 NFL draft last fall at UNC. He burst upon teams’ radar as a freshman with a blazing start that featured 16 touchdown passes through four games. "I had three scouts call me last year when they were leaving North Carolina, and they were all like, ‘Holy ----! This kid at UNC is the real deal." (Chicago Tribune)

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