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In just his second season in the NFL, Drake Maye narrowly missed league MVP honors and led the New England Patriots to the Super Bowl.
While the 23-year-old has earned plenty of praise on the field, he received perhaps his most significant support just before kickoff on Sunday. The emerging quarterback’s wife, Ann Michael Maye, was on the sideline at Levi’s Stadium for pregame warmups.
After seeing Ann, Maye hugged his wife and shared a kiss before continuing preparations to compete on the game’s biggest stage.
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Drake Maye (10) of the New England Patriots hugs his wife Ann Michael Maye before the start of Super Bowl LX against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium on February 8, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
The Pro Bowl quarterback married his high school sweetheart last June in North Carolina. In a charitable act, the couple donated their wedding gifts to homeless people, The News & Observer reported.
Maye first went public with her relationship with Ann in 2020, captioning a post from the couple on New Year’s Day with “Bringing in the 20 with a 10.”
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Maye has been outspoken about his views on marriage. In the days leading up to the Super Bowl, Maye said he would advise all of his teammates to marry at some point in their lives.
Drake Maye (10) of the New England Patriots warms up before the start of Super Bowl LX against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium on February 8, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
“My colleagues have the right to do what they want,” he said. “I would definitely advise them to eventually get married. It’s one of the best things in life. It’s one of the best things I’ve ever experienced in my life. There’s no better feeling than coming home to a wife who loves you, cares about you, and has your best interests at heart.
“I know my teammates, some of them are going through different stages of their lives. But I chose to get married young and I don’t regret it in the slightest.”
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) leaves the field at halftime against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium on February 8, 2026; Santa Clara, California. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)
Maye and Ann attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Maye finished his two-year career as the Tar Heels’ starting quarterback with 62 touchdowns. He threw for 8,018 yards during his three years in a North Carolina uniform.
Shortly after the Patriots selected Maye in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Ann took to social media to express her support and excitement.
“Drake, words cannot describe how proud I am of you. What an incredible blessing it has been to be by your side through all of this,” she captioned the 2024 Instagram post. “I love you and can’t wait for the next chapter! GO PATS!!”
Maye appeared in 13 games in his rookie season. In his first season under coach Mike Vrabel, Maye posted the best completion percentage in the league. He finished the regular season with 4,394 passing yards and 31 touchdown passes.
