Former UNC QB Drake Maye Ends Program’s Long NFL Drought

Posted Dec 11, 2025
In the first 100-plus years of the NFL, there had never been a top-tier quarterback from the University of North Carolina. Until now. New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, a former UNC superstar who became the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, has emerged this season as a top Most Valuable Player candidate in the professional ranks. (Chapelboro.com)

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