Greg Olsen uses Drake May as an example to inspire young athletes
The New England Patriots improved to 9-2 Thursday night win over the New York Jets. New England won its eighth straight game as the team boasts the best record in football. It’s an impressive turnaround after going 4-13 last season.
Drake May heard MVP chants on Thursday as he led New England to a comfortable victory over New York. The Patriots quarterback is breaking through in his sophomore season. And former NFL tight end/current broadcaster Greg Olsen held up May as a role model for high school athletes.
Olson posted a photo Nick Saban watching May play high school basketball during a recruiting visit. “Dear young athletes, save this photo to your phone and show it to the next person who says you have to focus on one sport in HS. The amount of kids I’ve heard say ‘I can’t risk getting hurt’ or ‘my coach won’t let me’ drives me nuts. You get one chance to be a HS athlete,” Olson wrote.
Drake May has the Patriots on top again
May excelled in football and basketball at Myers Park High School in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was named the 2019 Athlete of the Year by The Charlotte Observer. May also received all-conference and all-district honors.
Initially, Maie committed to Saban’s Alabama program at the end of his junior year. However, he sat out his senior season, choosing instead to play for North Carolina.
May has strong ties to UNC as his father played for the Tar Heels. Of course, Bryce Young probably also played a big part in his decision to switch schools. Alabama added Young at quarterback after May committed but before he graduated from high school.
The Patriots selected Maye third overall in 2024 after a strong career at UNC. And he’s already among the best quarterbacks in the NFL.
First-year coach Mike Wrael has clearly helped the Patriots get back to winning ways. But Maye has been the driving force behind New England in 2025. The team is on track to win the AFC East for the first time since Tom Brady was under center in 2019.
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