You could debate whether Drake Maye, who didn’t make his first NFL start until Week 6 and finished 23rd in the league in passer rating, deserved to be at this year’s Pro Bowl festivities. But the New England Patriots rookie clearly made the most of his invite to Orlando.

The Pro Bowl wasn't just fun and games for New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, who also did a little recruiting while in Orlando, Florida.

Teammate Christian Gonzalez called him a superstar, one that could elevate the team to playoff contention as soon as next season. Coach Mike Vrabel listed him as one of the reasons he was interested in taking the job. Former players expressed confidence that the return of offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels will only maximize Maye.

Rookie quarterback Drake Maye assisted the Patriots’ front office in his trip down to Orlando last week for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games. Maye, a Pro Bowl alternate, told Kay Adams on Tuesday that he was pitching the Patriots to his fellow honorees.

Drake Maye was busy at the Pro Bowl. He recruited players to the Patriots and revealed what receivers he would sign

The New England Patriots fired head coach Jerod Mayo and let most of his staff go after their 2024 season finished with a 4-13 record. Those firings also included offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt who installed the offense that rookie quarterback Drake Maye learned in his first NFL season.