Pro days are the last chance for prospects to show off their skills to NFL scouts ahead of the NFL Draft. For Drake May, that opportunity comes Thursday.
The North Carolina quarterback is set to show off his arm and playmaking ability in Chapel Hill.
With the 2024 NFL Draft coming up in less than a month, NFL prospects are using their college’s pro days as the last chance to boost their draft stock. For Maye, it’s his chance to prove that he should be one of the first names taken off the draft board.
The 21-year-old Tar Heels QB started turning heads as an NFL prospect while he was a redshirt freshman in 2022, completing 66.2% of his passes for 4,321 yards with 38 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He also rushed 184 times for 698 yards with seven touchdowns.
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His numbers dipped a bit last season, but he still finished with 3,608 yards passing and 33 total touchdowns. Maye’s name will be one of the first called on draft day, so it’s a matter of when, not if, the talented QB is taken off the board.
The Sporting News is tracking Maye’s performance at his pro day Thursday. Check out the highlights below.
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Drake Maye pro day results, highlights
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3:54 p.m. — But not everything has been good for the eventual top five pick. He has been a little inconsistent at times and the speed of the workout might be resulting in some fatigue.
Drake Maye throws behind the running back here. He’s going through the workout quickly. Not sure if he’s fatigued. pic.twitter.com/Pu97AKPMd7
— Jordan Sigler (@JordanSig) March 28, 2024
Drake Maye airmails a pass early in his work out 😬 pic.twitter.com/d3hEbjEdvV
— Jordan Sigler (@JordanSig) March 28, 2024
3:49 p.m. — Maye’s timing is noticeable thus far, doing a solid job of connecting with receivers on time out of their breaks whether there’s simulated pressure or not.
Drake Maye puts a pass on target perfectly with simulated pressure. pic.twitter.com/yPMr4RK6hE
— Jordan Sigler (@JordanSig) March 28, 2024
3:45 p.m. — It’s time for some more downfield throws from the UNC star, who has been plagued by a couple of overthrows, but Maye is doing a solid job of correcting any mistakes.
3:38 p.m. — Maye is handling the script and breaking the huddle. Conditioning won’t be a concern for teams with this QB, who is keeping the tempo up and making these throws look easy right now.
All eyes are on Drake Maye now as the QB completes his 60 scripted throws to wide receivers, running backs and tight ends including Tez Walker and Beau Corrales pic.twitter.com/F9cBEm0g3s
— Cade Shoemaker (@CadeShoemaker23) March 28, 2024
3:36 p.m. — And the workout is officially underway. He is opening up with the short passing game, which is to be expected. But there is a noticeable energy to this workout so far. Maye is moving around and there is a real tempo right out of the gate.
3:33 p.m. — Final preparations are coming to a close and we are just about set for the Maye show to begin.
3:25 p.m. — The Commanders, Patriots and Broncos have the biggest contingents on hand in Chapel Hill today, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.
#Commanders, #Patriots and #Broncos with some of the biggest contingents about to watch Drake Maye’s throwing session at the UNC pro day. And you can, too. We’re live on NFLPlus in a few minutes. pic.twitter.com/2WJKdzK42e
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 28, 2024
3:23 p.m. — We are getting set for Maye to begin his showcase, as he is warming up and nearly ready to go.
Drake Maye warming up. Almost showtime. pic.twitter.com/yOM3G2uS96
— Evan Lazar (@ezlazar) March 28, 2024
3:20 p.m. — Plenty of scouts from all 32 teams are on hand for Maye’s workout, but so is a notable name from one of the most interesting teams in this year’s draft — Minnesota Vikings’ QB coach, Josh McCown.
Among #Vikings contingent set to watch UNC’s Drake Maye in-person at his Pro Day this afternoon: QB coach Josh McCown and scout Steve Sabo. pic.twitter.com/L5i99L7kZv
— Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) March 28, 2024
2:05 p.m. — Maye is getting set for his pro day and just finished the measurement portion of today’s program.
Quarterback Drake Maye all smiles after receiving his weight & height measurements during today’s #UNCProDay. More coming up tonight on @wusa9 News. pic.twitter.com/b7DkfxadZE
— Desmond Purnell (@DesmondPurnell) March 28, 2024
Will Drake Maye throw at the UNC pro day?
Maye is expected to throw at North Carolina’s pro day Thursday.
The Tar Heels QB decided not to participate at the NFL Combine, instead waiting for his team’s pro day to show off his arm in front of scouts.
“Quarterback Pro Days are real intense now,” Maye said to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. “You’ve got about 60-something throws, you’re in there about 45 minutes to an hour.”
How to watch UNC’s pro day in 2024
- Date: Thursday, March 28
- Time: 3 p.m.
- Stream: Fubo
UNC’s pro day is set for Thursday, March 28, and is expected to start around 3 p.m. ET.
The event is going to air on the ACC Network. Mark Packer, Eric Mac Lain and David Hale will be live in the ESPN studio, while Kelsey Riggs and EJ Manuel will also provide commentary.
For those who want to live stream North Carolina’s pro day, Fubo is a viable option. Fubo carries the ACC Network, a member of the ESPN family, as well as ABC, CBS, Fox and other major networks, meaning you can catch football action leading up to, and including, the 2023 NFL season. Fubo also offers a free trial.
Drake Maye NFL Draft projection
Maye is projected to be a potential top-three pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. The UNC QB is considered to be in the running to go second over all after Caleb Williams, putting him in the same group as Jayden Daniels and J.J. McCarthy.
The Sporting News’ Vinnie Iyer had Maye going No. 2 overall to the Commanders in his latest mock draft, and he has the Tar Heels quarterback ranked as the No. 3 prospect on his latest big board.
“Maye has a nice combination of accuracy and athleticism reminiscent of Commanders QB Sam Howell, another former Tar Heel,” Iyer wrote. “Maye is a much better passer with a more ideal frame to handle pressure at a higher level.”
