Drake Maye’s rookie season was undeniably promising. The 22-year-old out of North Carolina completed 66.6% of his passes for 2276 yards in 12 games, tossing 15 touchdowns to 10 interceptions with a lackluster supporting cast. Maye also ran for 421 yards and 22 first downs, and was a late addition to the Pro Bowl games.

The Patriots are on track in their continued efforts to rebuild the team. They hired Mike Vrabel as the new head coach and lead visionary on the journey. The combination of Maye and Vrabel could be the building blocks for an eventual return to prominence for the once-great organization.

Charlotte native and former UNC quarterback Drake Maye is headed to the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl Games. The Patriots announced that the rookie quarterback was selected to participate on Tuesday, Jan. 28 instead of the Ravens’ Lamar Jackson,