New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry sees similarities between quarterback Drake Maye and his former teammate, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert.
Henry has seen both quarterbacks up close, which means he’s one of the few qualified to make such a comparison. With that said, others made the same comparisons when Maye was coming out of college. The 22-year-old rookie has the athleticism and arm strength to back it up.
Herbert, a former Pro Bowler and AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, is certainly not a bad comparison for a rookie in the league.
“There’s a lot of similarities,” said Henry, when asked about the Herbert and Maye comparisons.
“There’s a lot of similarities…” — Hunter Henry when asked if Drake Maye reminds him of his time with Justin Herbert pic.twitter.com/bvNyHOdRz1
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Time will tell how Maye’s career pans out. Nevertheless, those words from a respected veteran like Henry certainly carry a lot of weight. At the very least, it means that the quarterback looks to be on a solid path to success.
