Drake Maye has been an absolute revelation in his rookie season with the New England Patriots. The 22-year-old quarterback, taken third overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, is already wowing fans with clutch plays.
Just this Sunday, he erased a 17-10 Tennessee Titans lead, sending Patriots fans into a frenzy. With only four seconds left, Maye scrambled around long enough, dodging four would-be tacklers before firing a pinpoint pass to running back Rhamondre Stevenson to tie the game.
Pat McAfee Indirectly Puts Drake Maye Next to Travis Hunter
As Maye’s star rises, one Pat McAfee Show crew member commented on his future potential. Pat McAfee kicked off the discussion on X with a “#IDontWantToOverreactBUT” hashtag, trying to spark reactions from fans. But it was Boston Connor, his show’s own member, who took it to another level, linking Maye’s success to none other than Colorado sensation Travis Hunter.
Connor tweeted, “#IDontWantToOverreactBUT the Patriots are bad but Drake Maye being a future face of the NFL is undeniable. The guy is only 22 years old and he can do it all. Once Travis Hunter gets to New England this team is gonna soar. However, these Sundays are really starting to blow. It’s a tough slow painful death every week. The Bye week can’t come soon enough.”
#IDontWantToOverreactBUT the Patriots are bad but Drake Maye being a future face of the NFL is undeniable
The guy is only 22 years old and he can do it all. Once Travis Hunter gets to New England this team is gonna soar
However, these Sundays are really starting to blow. It’s…
— Football (@BostonConnr) November 4, 2024
With that, Connor set off a wildfire of speculation and excitement about the two-way dynamo potentially joining forces with Maye. Hunter, a junior at Colorado, is not your average Joe heading into the 2025 NFL Draft.
The 6’1″ star is a dual-threat as a receiver and cornerback and has turned heads this season. In the 2024 college football season, Hunter has recorded 60 catches for 757 yards and eight touchdowns on offense. He also managed to rack up 20 tackles, two interceptions, and a forced fumble on defense.
Coach Prime’s most lethal weapon on the football field has a rare blend of speed, size, and instincts, which makes him a highly sought-after asset. NFL scouts and analysts are already buzzing about his potential to be a top pick.
For now, he’s the only FBS player in three decades to boast at least 10 career touchdown receptions and five interceptions (according to ESPN research). There’s no doubt that Hunter’s versatility and football IQ make him a game-changer.
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His natural ability to evade defenders and find space, coupled with his explosive speed, has fans eager to see him join the NFL. And while Connor’s prediction of Hunter landing with the Patriots may just be fan talk, there’s no denying the intrigue around a Maye-Hunter pairing.
Maye’s rise and Hunter’s arrival in the 2025 NFL season are inevitable, and fans dream of the impact these two young stars could have in New England. The future looks bright if this duo lands in Foxborough together.