Former four-star freshman quarterback Drake Maye debuts for UNC football in spring game Posted Apr 24, 2021 North Carolina football fans got their first look at one of the team’s most intriguing freshmen and a potential successor to star quarterback Sam Howell in Saturday’s spring game. Former four-star recruit Drake Maye – who’s battling with sophomore Jacolby Criswell for UNC’s backup QB position behind Howell – debuted on the second series. (Wilmington Star News)