Drake Maye Impresses A.J. Brown at Patriots' Minicamp

WHO:

NBC Sports - A.J. Brown, wide receiver for the New England Patriots, and Drake Maye, quarterback for the New England Patriots.

Pats Pulpit - Tommy DeVito and Behren Morton, backup quarterbacks for the New England Patriots; Eli Raridon, tight end; Chad Muma, linebacker; Kindle Vildor, cornerback.

WHAT:

NBC Sports - A.J. Brown stated, “The talent speaks for itself. He can make any throw,” regarding Drake Maye.

NBC Sports - A.J. Brown noted that Maye has made the Pro Bowl in each of his first two seasons and led the Patriots to the Super Bowl in the 2025 season.

Pats Pulpit - A.J. Brown caught three passes from Drake Maye, including two touchdowns during the final minicamp practice.

Pats Pulpit - A.J. Brown described a touchdown catch as a “great ball. Back. shoulder. I just kind of turned my head.”

Pats Pulpit - Drake Maye's backups, Tommy DeVito and Behren Morton, struggled with accuracy, ending minicamp with seven straight incompletions.

WHERE:

NBC Sports - The New England Patriots' minicamp took place at Gillette Stadium.

Pats Pulpit - The practice fields are located behind Gillette Stadium.

WHEN:

NBC Sports - A.J. Brown has been with the Patriots for nine days.

Pats Pulpit - The final session of the Patriots' mandatory minicamp occurred on a Thursday.

WHY:

NBC Sports - A.J. Brown expressed excitement about playing with Drake Maye, highlighting his eagerness to learn and leadership qualities.

HOW:

NBC Sports - A.J. Brown praised Maye for understanding defenses and making quick decisions, stating, “He knows what he is talking about. He demands everybody else to know as well.”

Pats Pulpit - Drake Maye demonstrated anticipation and trust in A.J. Brown by throwing the ball before Brown had turned, leading to a touchdown catch.

(UPDATED June 12, 2026 06:35 UTC)

A.J. Brown, the wide receiver for the New England Patriots, expressed his excitement about playing with quarterback Drake Maye, praising his talent and leadership qualities. During the final minicamp practice at Gillette Stadium, Brown caught three passes from Maye, including two touchdowns, while Maye's backups struggled with accuracy, ending the session with seven straight incompletions. Brown highlighted Maye's understanding of defenses and quick decision-making, noting that he anticipates plays well, as demonstrated by a touchdown catch where the ball was thrown before Brown had even turned.