Drake Maye ranks 11th in NFL's Top 100 after Super Bowl run
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 3:29 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Drake Maye, quarterback for the New England Patriots, has been ranked 11th in the NFL's Top 100 Players of 2026. His breakout season culminated in an MVP runner-up finish and a Super Bowl appearance, where the Patriots lost to the Seattle Seahawks. Maye's season included a completion rate of 72%, passing for 4,394 yards and 31 touchdowns, while contributing 450 rushing yards. The Patriots improved significantly under head coach Mike Vrabel, going from 4-13 the previous year to 14-3. Maye, now facing heightened expectations, is expected to lead the Patriots with new additions to the roster as the preseason progresses.
- •Drake Maye finished second in MVP voting for the 2025 season.
- •The Patriots posted a 14-3 record in 2025 after a 4-13 season.
- •Maye's touchdown-interception ratio was 31 to 8 during the regular season.
- •He showcased strong preseason chemistry with new receiving targets.
- •The Patriots are looking to build on last season's success in 2026.
- 3:29 PMYahoo Sports — Drake Maye Earns Elite Ranking After Patriots’ Super Bowl Run
"Patriots quarterback Drake Maye narrowly missed the NFL’s top 10 after a breakout season that ended with an MVP runner-up finish and a Super Bowl appearance.
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