Drake Maye expresses admiration for Jalen Hurts ahead of preseason matchup

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye shared his respect for Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts following Thursday's practice, ahead of their preseason game on Saturday. Both players have ties to the University of Alabama, with Hurts winning a National Championship there in 2017. Maye, who decommitted from Alabama in 2020 to join North Carolina, indicated that he has long admired Hurts' game and performance, particularly noting Hurts' Super Bowl success. Their connection has developed further through joint practices leading up to the matchup.

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