Drake Maye is not in his first NFL season anymore; 2024 was his rookie year with the New England Patriots, and 2025 was his second season.

Quick Scoop: Where He’s At Now

  • Maye was drafted in the top three of the 2024 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots, making 2024 his first NFL season (his rookie year).
  • He started 2024 as a backup, then took over as the starting QB during that season, which means the “first season” talk mostly refers to that 2024 campaign.
  • By 2025 he had a full year as starter, putting up over 4,000 passing yards and being selected to the Pro Bowl and the All‑Pro second team, which clearly marks 2025 as his second NFL season.

Why People Still Ask “Is This His First Season?”

  • In 2024, he began as a backup to Jacoby Brissett and didn’t start right away, so some casual fans only really noticed him when he became the starter mid‑season.
  • A lot of highlight packages and documentary‑style features frame his story as “the rise of the new franchise QB,” which can make newer viewers feel like they’re seeing his debut year even though he already has a season (or two) behind him.

Timeline Snapshot

  • College star at UNC, then declared for the NFL Draft.
  • Drafted by New England in the 2024 NFL Draft (top‑3 pick).
  • 2024: Rookie year, starts as backup, then becomes starter and finishes with over 2,200 passing yards and a Pro Bowl nod for that season.
  • 2025: Breakout second season with over 4,300 passing yards, 31 TDs, and another Pro Bowl selection plus All‑Pro second team honors.

So if a forum or clip is asking “is this Drake Maye’s first season,” they’re either talking about his first starting season back in 2024, or they’re just late to the party—because by now, he’s already through two NFL seasons.

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