The New England Patriots used the No. 3 overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft to land their quarterback of the future in North Carolina’s Drake Maye.
Here’s who the pick impacts for better, or worse, moving forward.
Winners
QB Jacoby Brissett: Despite drafting the quarterback of the future Thursday night, a role is still out there for New England’s veteran free agent addition — beyond mentoring Maye. Head coach Jerod Mayo made note that the best option under center will start after an offseason competition, leaving the door open for Brissett to begin the year while Maye sits and learns.