The New England Patriots are making headlines as they prepare for the upcoming 2024 NFL draft. It is rumored that the Patriots have their sights set on selecting North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye with the No. 3 pick, unless a tempting offer comes their way from another team.
According to sources, the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants are being specifically mentioned as potential trade partners looking to move up in order to snag Maye. The leaking of this information is being viewed as a strategic move by the Patriots to potentially leverage a better offer.
Maye is highly rated as the No. 3 overall player on Bleacher Report’s final big board and was even projected to land with the Patriots in a recent mock draft. The Patriots have identified quarterback as their biggest need after trading away Mac Jones, and Maye seems to be their top choice.
However, the team is also considering other quarterback options such as LSU’s Jayden Daniels and Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy. Head coach Jerod Mayo and the rest of the decision-makers in the organization understand that their legacies will be closely tied to the quarterback they ultimately select.
Some insiders believe that trading back in the draft could allow the Patriots to strengthen other areas of their roster, as Maye is not seen as a can’t-miss prospect. With the draft quickly approaching, all eyes will be on the Patriots and their potential moves as they aim to secure their quarterback of the future. Stay tuned to Bio Prep Watch for all the latest updates on this developing story.
