Meet Drake Maye, Top NFL Draft Prospect with Ancestral Roots in UNC Sports
Drake Maye, a standout athlete at North Carolina, comes from a family of well-known UNC athletes, including his dad, a former Tar Heel quarterback, his older brother, a national championship-winning forward for the Tar Heel basketball team, and other siblings who excelled in basketball and baseball. Drake's exceptional performance and projected high draft pick in the 2024 NFL Draft solidify his position as a pivotal figure in his athletic family.
By the Numbers- Drake Maye completed 64.9% of his passes for 8,018 yards with 63 passing touchdowns and rushed 302 times for 1,209 yards and 16 touchdowns during his time at North Carolina.
- Luke Maye averaged 16.9 points per game as a junior and 14.9 points as a senior, earning two All-ACC honors and a third-team All-American recognition.
- Drake Maye is currently projected to be a top-three pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
- Luke Maye currently plays for the Ibaraki Robots in Japan.
- Mark Maye, Drake's father, spent two years as the UNC quarterback in 1984 and 1985, and Luke Maye's, father, spent a brief stint with the Buccaneers in the NFL.
Drake Maye's rise to prominence in college football, alongside his family's rich athletic background, underscores the Maye family's enduring legacy in UNC sports, solidifying their position as influential figures in the athletic realm.
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