Patriots quarterback Drake Maye ranks eighth on ESPN's NFL top‑10 list

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New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye was placed eighth on ESPN’s annual top‑10 quarterback rankings, a list compiled by Jeremy Fowler with input from NFL players, coaches and executives. The 23‑year‑old posted 4,394 passing yards (fourth in the league), 31 touchdown passes (third), an 8.9 yards‑per‑attempt average and a league‑leading 113.5 passer rating. He also added 450 rushing yards, averaging 4.4 yards per carry.

Coaches praised his “size, athleticism, accuracy, playmaking upside through the roof, poise and toughness,” while a veteran defensive coach warned, “He’s really talented, but I need to see more.” Maye’s performance helped the Patriots return to the playoffs last season, and the 2026 schedule will pit him against several top‑10 defenses, including an opening‑day Super Bowl rematch with the Seattle Seahawks, offering further chances to climb the rankings.

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