When the 2024 NFL Draft gets underway on Thursday night, the most intriguing early plot line will be where and when the top quarterbacks are selected.
Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, and Drake Maye are seen as the leading trio. In addition, another name keeps floating around: Former Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
The Patriots, holding the third overall pick, seem likely to end up selecting whichever of the Williams/Daniels/Maye group remains on the board. Yet due to a specific similarity to the legendary Tom Brady, McCarthy might still be the player New England drafts.