Drake Maye didn't have to wait long to hear his name called on Thursday night, as he was selected with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots.
The now former Tar Heel will look to become the next franchise quarterback in New England, as the Patriots declined multiple trade offers for the pick to claim their guy.
There was plenty of talk on social media regarding the Patriots' selection of Maye, as here's what people are saying:
We really got Drake Maye… chills man
— ᴠᴀʟᴛ (@Valt47) April 26, 2024
Drake Maye - The future of New England👀🔥 #NFLdraft #NewEngland #Patriots pic.twitter.com/7glOL8EYra
— ✞ (@mjqIGQlQqb33256) April 26, 2024
Drake Maye jersey on way #PatriotsNation
— Sherm (@Sherm1206) April 26, 2024
Vikings fans really wanted drake maye but my patriots said pic.twitter.com/1KF9zw3kPw
— DJ 🤴🏾 (@mindofgoatdj) April 26, 2024
Drake Maye will be a goat
— DxzzleSmith 🕸️ (@LoveTLongTime) April 26, 2024
Excited for Drake Maye. Let him sit, work on footwork, fundamentals, decision making, learn the new offense and build the oline and get a true X receiver. Let’s be ready for 2-3 years from now. #PatsNation
— Rafi Wolffe (@RafiWolffe) April 26, 2024
DRAKE MAYE TO THE PATRIOTS NO.#skol pic.twitter.com/Zyucj6hrYE
— Marissa Voss™ (@marissavoss) April 26, 2024
Drake Maye: “Tom Brady is the GOAT.”
— Pats Buzz (@PatsBuzz) April 26, 2024
We love you already Drake Maye. pic.twitter.com/zI2AlVZZQC
QB1 Drake Maye pic.twitter.com/Ibx37jQveu
— AllTHINGSBOSTON (@CELTICSVSREFS) April 26, 2024
Today my brother and I made a vow to pour 2 fingers of the good stuff when the Patriots drafted Drake Maye. Thorntons keep their promises pic.twitter.com/caEEUgGlKj
— Jerry Thornton (@jerrythornton1) April 26, 2024
For anyone wondering why Drake Maye was my top pick for the #Patriots 👇🏾 pic.twitter.com/mPMRGXjOPf
— Taylor Kyles (@tkyles39) April 26, 2024
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) April 26, 2024
The NFL Draft is clearly the hottest topic on social media on Thursday night, as fans from various teams are speaking their mind on their favorite apps. Sure, there's plenty of people that don't like the pick (with a good portion of them being fans of rival teams), but there's plenty of Patriots fans who are happy to see Maye land in Foxborough.
These are just some of the elite tweets that have been sent out shortly after the pick was made, but we guarantee you that there's plenty more where these came from!