Speculation on who the New England Patriots are going to draft third overall is almost over.
The NFL draft kicks off Thursday, and Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer indicated that both North Carolina’s Drake Maye and Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy had their fans in the Patriots’ building.
Maye has been connected to the Patriots throughout the entire pre-draft process. From visits to pre-draft interviews, Maye is projected to be one of the first quarterbacks taken off the board.
McCarthy is coming off a national championship with the Michigan Wolverines. Last season, he tallied 2,991 passing yards, 22 touchdowns and four interceptions.