University of North Carolina Athletics
Maye Named To Davey O'Brien QB Class Of 2023
October 31, 2023 | Football
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - Drake Maye, a two-time ACC Quarterback of the Week, a Davey O'Brien Great 8 winner and Manning Award "Star of the Week" has been named to the Davey O'Brien QB Class of 2023, the selection committee announced Tuesday.
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On the season, Maye has completed 187-of-285 passes (65.6%) for 2,559 yards and 16 TDs, while rushing for 259 yards and six TDs. The Huntersville, N.C. native currently ranks fourth nationally in yards per game (319.9) and his 2,559 passing yards rank sixth. Maye ranks third nationally in total offense (352.2 ypg) as well.
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Each member of the Davey O'Brien QB Class of 2023 is now an official candidate to win the 2023 Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award.
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The next step in the process will be to select the award's 16 semifinalists from the 35 quarterbacks. The semifinalists will be chosen based on voting from the Davey O'Brien National Selection Committee as well as bonus ballots awarded from the first round of the Davey O'Brien Fan Vote.
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The semifinalists will be named on Tuesday, Nov. 14. Looking ahead, the three finalists will be tabbed on Tuesday, Nov. 28, while the winner will be announced live on Friday, Dec. 8, on The Home Depot College Football Awards on ESPN.
