The New England Patriots took a huge step toward improving their offense Thursday by selecting University of North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye with the No. 3 overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
The Patriots scored a league-low 13.9 points per game last season, and lackluster quarterback play -- highlighted by an inability to protect the football -- was the major reason for those struggles.
Maye completed 63.3 percent of his pass attempts for 3,608 yards with 24 touchdowns and nine interceptions in 12 games for North Carolina last season.