Drake Maye entered the NFL as the Patriots’ pick at No. 3 in the 2024 draft after two quarterbacks were selected ahead. In his rookie season, he completed 66% of passes with 15 touchdowns and 10 interceptions despite a weak supporting cast and offensive line. In 2025, he improved to 72% completion, 4,394 passing yards, 31 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions, earning second-team All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors in both first two seasons. Pro Football Focus projects him to rank third in passing yards in 2026. The Patriots’ 2025 protection issues included 47 regular-season sacks allowed and 21 more in the postseason, with six sacks contributing to a Super Bowl loss, and Maye suffered a shoulder injury that affected the final versus Seattle. The team added Alijah Vera-Tucker at guard, but he missed all of 2025 and was not cleared for full duty, while drafting left tackle Caleb Lomu to back up multiple spots and expected to play frequently in 2026. Despite these moves, insufficient protection could still harm the team.
"In 2025, he upped his game, completing a monstrous 72% of his passes while throwing for 4,394 yards, 31 touchdowns, and only 8 interceptions."
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