Watch Drake Maye throw to Ja’Lynn Polk in first look at Pats’ future originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
The New England Patriots shared a look at the future on Day 1 of rookie minicamp.
From Friday through Sunday, No. 3 overall pick Drake Maye will get to work with the rest of the Patriots’ rookie class on the practice fields outside Gillette Stadium. Maye, expected to be New England’s next franchise quarterback, will be the center of attention this weekend as he throws his first passes in a Pats uniform.
Maye, wearing the No. 10 jersey, has begun to develop his chemistry with second-round wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk. The Patriots released a video of one of Maye’s connections with the Washington product, who will wear No. 1 for New England.
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Another clip from the first day of rookie camp showed fourth-round wide receiver Javon Baker (No. 6) and sixth-round quarterback Joe Milton (No. 19) working:
Below are the jersey numbers given to each member of the Patriots’ 2024 draft class:
Maye will compete with veteran Jacoby Brissett in training camp for the Patriots’ starting quarterback job. As for Polk and Baker, they will be given every opportunity to establish themselves as go-to targets in a New England offense that lacks a truly standout receiver.
