Drake Maye Impresses NFL Fans with Athleticism in Patriots’ Preseason Loss vs. Eagles | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 15: Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots looks to pass during the first half of a preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Gillette Stadium on August 15, 2024 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images)

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Drake Maye has secured his first NFL touchdown.

After the New England Patriots quarterback failed to find the endzone in his first preseason game, he managed to score on the ground in Thursday’s matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Eagles earned a 14-13 win, but Maye got love from Eagles star Jalen Hurts after the game:

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Maye 🤝 Hurts <a href=”https://t.co/LI5mKyAeVY”>pic.twitter.com/LI5mKyAeVY</a>

The quarterback’s best play came in the second quarter on a four-yard rush to give the Pats a 10-3 lead.

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Who is getting the ball? It’s gonna be Maye 🙌 The rookie runs it in for his first TD of preseason. 📺: <a href=” on <a href=” Stream on <a href=” <a href=”https://t.co/EBhyDWrVOt”>pic.twitter.com/EBhyDWrVOt</a>

In total, he had four carries for 15 yards along with 47 passing yards, completing six of his 11 passes.

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Rookie to rookie. Drake Maye finds Javon Baker to move the sticks ➡️ 📺: <a href=” on <a href=” Stream on <a href=” <a href=”https://t.co/6hNa58n3jv”>pic.twitter.com/6hNa58n3jv</a>

Maye’s passing skills coming into the NFL were evident after a successful career at North Carolina, but he reminded fans that he has the athleticism to be dangerous on the ground on Thursday.

Brayden Ilie @illpill96

Drake Maye has the kind of athleticism we haven’t seen in New England in a WHILE

CoachSwami @Moonlightswami

Drake Maye did like 8 things on that 1 drive that a NE QB hasn’t been able to do since Cam.

Chad Graff @ChadGraff

Drake Maye’s first NFL (preseason) touchdown comes on the run after he keeps it on a zone read. The Patriots O-line may struggle at times, but Maye’s athleticism shows up in those moments and he’s been good on the move.

Chris Mason @ByChrisMason

The Patriots should have some fun with Drake Maye’s athleticism.

Allie Barefoot @arbarefoot

Drake Maye showcasing his athleticism in his first series of NFL preseason week 2 – love it

FantasyScape Podcast @FantasyScape_

Someone tell Drake Maye his rushing production is NOT supposed to translate to the nfl

Matt St. Jean @mattstdream

Saw a TON of that for Drake Maye at UNC. He had 16 rushing touchdowns in college, and the Tar Heels loved using his rushing ability in the red zone to stress defenses.

Z-BO @OtisTheMango

Drake Maye Rushing TUDDY🏈🏈🏈lowkey we back

Mike D. @mdouglas19

Drake Maye is the future and it needs to be there in Week One <a href=”https://twitter.com/Patriots?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@Patriots</a>

RattlerDaOne⚜️ @ReverendALplaya

Start Drake Maye I’ve seen enough

Zach Bibeau @z_bibeau

drake maye brings a dynamic to the offense that mac jones and bailey zappe didn’t. athletic strong armed QB with different arm angles

Colin @Colin0515

Still too early to tell as far as being a QB goes, but Drake Maye is already significantly more athletic than Mac Jones

While Maye’s bread and butter is finding receivers through the air, he could establish himself as a solid rushing threat as he continues to develop. During his time with the Tar Heels, he tallied 1,140 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns. He’ll look to translate the ground attack to the next level with the Patriots.

So far in preseason, Maye has picked up 66 passing yards on 8-of-13 passing along with 15 rushing yards and a touchdown. He’s seen limited action through two games, but he’s given fans confidence that he can have a successful rookie year if the Patriots look to him this season.

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