The New England Patriots drafted Drake Maye with the third-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Maye did not start his rookie season as the starter, but he got his chance to play as the Patriots' season unraveled.
New England opened the season 1-4, with Maye coming off the bench to play a little in week two. After quarterback Jacoby Brissett got banged up, Maye earned his first start in week five. The rookie would be the starter for the rest of the season.
The Patriots finished 4-13, but Maye showed promise and toughness throughout his rookie year.