2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: UNC QB Drake Maye

From now until the 2023 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on UNC quarterback Drake Maye.

#10 DRAKE MAYE, QB, UNC – (R-SOPHOMORE) 6040, 230 POUNDS

MEASUREMENTS

THE GOOD

— Possesses great height, size, and length for the position
— Has the athleticism to maneuver in the pocket and escape pressure
— Sneaky open-field speed to scramble or extend plays with his legs
— Can make off-platform throws and complete passes from various arm angles
— Powerful arm that can drive the football 50+ yards down the field with relative ease
— Has the arm strength to throw balls off his back foot with good ball placement
— Possesses good velocity on his throws to fit passes into tight windows
— Displays moments of pinpoint accuracy down the field, dropping the ball into the bucket
— Does a good job layering his throws, using arc or firing fastballs when necessary
— Will climb the pocket and step into his throws to drive the football down the field
— Does a good job keeping his eyes down the field when working the pocket
— Broke out in his first year as a starter in 2022

THE BAD

— Could stand to fill out his frame a little more
— Good athlete but doesn’t possess that rare speed or explosiveness
— Footwork in the pocket can wane when feeling pressure
— Needs to do a better job of sensing pressure in the pocket
— Tends to overthrow receivers on downfield passes
— Will place ball behind receivers on underneath or over-the-middle throws
— Has a slower release on his throws
— Will stare down intended receivers, leading to throws into traffic
— Could utilize his check-down game more

BIO

— Redshirt sophomore prospect from Huntersville, N.