Drake Maye's pocket presence ranked best in NFL by Dan Orlovsky
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 10:02 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dan Orlovsky has ranked New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye as possessing the best pocket presence in the NFL. Orlovsky highlighted Maye's impressive statistics, noting he had the highest QBR inside the pocket last season at 82.5 and achieved a completion rate of 74.9%. Maye finished in the top 10 for arm strength and decision-making as a quarterback but faced challenges with his offensive line after being sacked 47 times. As Maye enters the new season, he aims to further demonstrate his abilities as a pocket passer.
- •Drake Maye ranked No. 1 in QBR inside the pocket for last season.
- •He completed 74.9% of passes from the pocket, leading the NFL.
- •Maye finished in the top 10 for several quarterback traits.
- •He was sacked 47 times last season, reflecting offensive line issues.
- •The 23-year-old aims to prove himself further this season.
- 10:02 AMYahoo Sports — Does Patriots QB Drake Maye have the best pocket presence in NFL?
"Former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky views Drake Maye as having the best pocket presence in the NFL.
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