A spectacular rookie campaign from Drake Maye has given the entire New England Patriots franchise a ton to be optimistic about. Since Tom Brady’s days, the organization hasn’t engaged in an offseason quite as frantic as this one. Hiring Mike Vrabel as the new head coach was just the tip of the iceberg, as the organization has been working hard to surround Maye with elite talent that can help in his growth.
From his weapons, the offensive line, or even the defense, the front office has prioritized surrounding him with the right pieces. A key area of focus in that regard was the surrounding playmakers, as they added both Mack Hollins and Stefon Diggs to boost their wide receiver group. However, the work is far from over, as one analyst believes the franchise could seek to draft another wide receiver in the 2026 NFL Draft.
New England Patriots Continue Surrounding Drake Maye With Talent?
Last year, New England had one of the worst receiving corps in the entire league, with no individual player tallying more than 625 yards. As a result, the offense ranked 26th on PFSN’s Offense+ metric.
This offseason, they’ve been hard at work to improve that core, adding Hollins and Diggs as weapons for the young quarterback. Add in the improvements to the offensive line, and the foundation is there for Maye to have a much-improved sophomore campaign.
However, Brentley Weissman of PFSN, in his latest mock draft, believed the Patriots should prioritize adding a young weapon who can develop alongside Maye for the foreseeable future. His best candidate for that role is Jordyn Tyson from Arizona State.
“With the Patriots looking like they have secured their quarterback for the next decade in Drake Maye, giving him playmakers will be of utmost importance. The team has invested in the receiver position over the last few offseasons, but they have yet to truly give Maye a young playmaker whom he can develop alongside over the next few years.”
Jordyn Tyson could be due for a HISTORIC season at Arizona State 🔱pic.twitter.com/fw772r7FYZ
— PHNX Sun Devils (@PHNX_SunDevils) May 6, 2025
Going from Colorado to the Sun Devils, Tyson’s numbers transformed dramatically. He tallied 1,101 yards and 10 touchdowns, up from 470 yards and four touchdowns with the Buffaloes. And Weissman is fully sold on him as the next great New England wide receiver.
“Jordyn Tyson is an explosive playmaker who excels as a downfield target. He’s able to win from the inside or outside, and he has the size, speed, and ball skills to dominate opposing corners. Tyson’s ability to create big plays would give this Patriots offense a much-needed boost.”
The aim is to build a perennial contender around Maye. For that, surrounding him with a long-term option in the pass-catching group might be an extremely smart choice for the Patriots.
