Drake Maye Impresses NFL Fans with Athleticism in Patriots' Preseason Loss vs. Eagles

Drake Maye has secured his first NFL touchdown.

After the New England Patriots quarterback failed to find the endzone in his first preseason game, he managed to score on the ground in Thursday's matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Eagles earned a 14-13 win, but Maye got love from Eagles star Jalen Hurts after the game:

The quarterback's best play came in the second quarter on a four-yard rush to give the Pats a 10-3 lead.

In total, he had four carries for 15 yards along with 47 passing yards, completing six of his 11 passes.

Maye's passing skills coming into the NFL were evident after a successful career at North Carolina, but he reminded fans that he has the athleticism to be dangerous on the ground on Thursday.

While Maye's bread and butter is finding receivers through the air, he could establish himself as a solid rushing threat as he continues to develop. During his time with the Tar Heels, he tallied 1,140 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns. He'll look to translate the ground attack to the next level with the Patriots.

So far in preseason, Maye has picked up 66 passing yards on 8-of-13 passing along with 15 rushing yards and a touchdown. He's seen limited action through two games, but he's given fans confidence that he can have a successful rookie year if the Patriots look to him this season.