Drake Maye, one of eight rookie Tar Heels and 28 UNC alums in camps, takes first NFL snap Thursday

Posted Aug 4, 2024
The much-anticipated New England Patriots debut of rookie quarterback Drake Maye will highlight Thursday’s games when the NFL exhibition schedule gets into full swing next weekend. One of eight rookie UNC alums and 28 Tar Heels in camps, Maye will get his first pro snaps in the Patriots’ 7 p.m. home game against the Carolina Panthers. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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