Bedard: Drake Maye was 8th in ESPN's QB poll
Patriots QB Drake Maye has sparked debate after being ranked 8th in ESPN's list of top 10 NFL quarterbacks.
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ESPN has released a 2026 quarterback ranking placing New England Patriots QB Drake Maye at number eight. The ranking has generated reactions from fans of both Maye and Jalen Hurts.
Coverage from Boston Sports Journal, Boston.com, and NBC Sports Boston emphasizes Maye's position in the top 10, with some questioning if he was ranked too low. Sports Illustrated reports that Maye appeared 'phenomenal' during practices.
Future attention focuses on how these rankings align with Maye's on-field performance following his practice appearances.
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Quick answers
Where did ESPN rank Drake Maye?
Drake Maye was ranked 8th in ESPN's QB poll.
How has Maye performed in practices?
According to Sports Illustrated, Maye looked 'phenomenal' in practices.
Who else was mentioned in relation to the rankings?
Yahoo Sports reports that fans of Jalen Hurts were also bothered by the 2026 QB rankings.
Coverage (5)
- Patriots QB Drake Maye Looked 'Phenomenal' In Practices. That Shouldn't Surprise Anyone Sports Illustrated · 8h ago
- ESPN ranks Drake Maye among NFL’s top-10 quarterbacks Boston.com · 8h ago
- Drake Maye, Jalen Hurts Fans Bothered By ESPN's 2026 QB Rankings Yahoo Sports · 8h ago
- Drake Maye ranked too low on ESPN's list of top 10 NFL QBs? NBC Sports Boston · 8h ago
- Bedard: Drake Maye was 8th in ESPN's QB poll Boston Sports Journal · 8h ago broke it first
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