How LSU and UNC QBs have fared in NFL since 2000

How LSU and UNC QBs have fared in NFL since 2000 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

The New England Patriots will have a chance to select one of the top quarterbacks with the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. With USC’s Caleb Williams almost certainly set to be picked first, LSU’s Jayden Daniels and/or UNC’s Drake Maye will be available when the Pats are on the clock.

If you ask our Phil Perry, the Patriots can ill afford to pass on a QB at No. 3 even with wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. — a potentially generational talent — as an option. Perry prefers Daniels to Maye, but adding either prospect would inspire hope in a QB room that currently consists of Jacoby Brissett, Bailey Zappe, and Nathan Rourke.

Of course, there’s no guarantee Daniels or Maye will pan out. The bust rate for first-round quarterbacks is high. Not to mention, few QBs from LSU or UNC have enjoyed exceptional NFL careers.

For reference, here’s a look at how quarterbacks from LSU and UNC have fared in the NFL since 2000.

Rohan Davey, LSU

2002 NFL Draft: Round 4, Pick 117 by New England Patriots

As a senior in 2001, Davey earned second-team All-SEC honors and helped the Tigers to their first SEC Championship since 1988. The Patriots took notice, selecting him in the fourth round of the 2002 draft.

Davey joined a New England team that was fresh off its first Super Bowl title. As Tom Brady’s backup, Davey didn’t see the field often during his three seasons in Foxboro. He made seven appearances, completing eight of his 19 passes for 88 yards.

After his third season with the Patriots, Davey left the NFL for the Arena Football League.

Matt Mauck, LSU

2004 NFL Draft: Round 7, Pick 225 by Denver Broncos

Mauck’s first taste of action at LSU was the 2001 SEC Championship game, when he replaced an injured Davey and led the Tigers to an unexpected comeback victory over Tennessee. After Davey was drafted by the Patriots, Mauck took over as the starter in 2002 and impressed until a foot injury ended…

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Publish date : 2024-03-13 20:05:55

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