2021 Four-Star Quarterback Drake Maye Flips From Alabama to North Carolina

The University of Alabama's football recruiting class for 2021 now has one lone member— four-star defensive end Deontae Lawson.

On Friday afternoon, four-star quarterback Drake Maye announced he would be flipping from the Crimson Tide to the North Carolina Tar Heels.

"First off, I would like to thank coach [Nick] Saban and the entire staff for the opportunity to play at the University of Alabama," Maye stated. "After sitting down with my family I have decided to de-commit from Alabama.."

"I am looking forward to playing at the University of North Carolina! Go Heels."

Maye had been committed to Alabama since last July. His brother, Luke, is a former Tar Heel basketball standout and their father, Mark, played football at Chapel Hill as well.

The signal caller joins four-star cornerback Latrell McCutchin as the second member of the Crimson Tide's 2021 class to de-commit in less than a week.

Committed to The University of North Carolina! Go Heels🐏 Edit-@Hayesfawcett3 pic.twitter.com/ZaA32bnZZ5
— Drake Maye (@DrakeMaye2) March 6, 2020

During his junior year, Maye threw for 3,512 yards and 50 touchdowns with only two interceptions. He also plays basketball for Myers Park High School in Charlotte, N.C.

This move is not to unexpected with Crimson Tide freshman Bryce Young and redshirt sophomore Mac Jones set to battle it out for the starting quarterback job when spring practice starts on Mar. 13.

At UNC, barring injury and winning the starting job, the thought is that Maye would sit behind rising sophomore Sam Howell for only one season if Howell decided to turn pro after his junior campaign.

According to the 247Sports Composite rankings, Maye is the 56th best player nationally and sixth best quarterback in this class. He checks in as the third ranked prospect in his home state.