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In his second NFL season, Drake Maye narrowly missed out on league MVP honors and led the New England Patriots to the Super Bowl.
Although the 23-year-old has already received praise on the pitch, he received his fair share of support just before the start of Sunday’s games. The budding quarterback’s wife, Ann Michael Maye, was on the sidelines of Levi’s Stadium for pregame warmups.
After seeing Ann, Maye hugged his wife and shared a kiss before continuing preparations to compete on the biggest stage of the game.
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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 Feb. 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 an act of charity, the couple donated their wedding gifts to the homeless, The News & Observer reported.
Maye first went public with her relationship with Ann in 2020, citing the couple’s New Year’s Day text, “Bringing in ’20 and 10.”
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Maye is open about her views on marriage. In the days leading up to the Super Bowl games, Maye said he would advise all his teammates get married at some point in their life.
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 Feb. 08, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
“Our colleagues have the right to do whatever they like,” he said. “I would definitely advise them to 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 and cares about you and has your best interests at heart.
“I know my colleagues, some of them face different parts of their lives at what stages. But I chose to get married young and I don’t regret it at all.”
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) runs off the field during halftime against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium on Feb, 8, 2026; Santa Clara, California. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images)
Maye and Ann both attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Maye ended his two-year run as the Tar Heels’ starting quarterback with 62 touchdowns. He threw for 8,018 yards in 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 happiness.
“Drake, words can’t describe how proud I am of you. It’s been an incredible blessing to be with you through all of this,” he captioned 2024’s Instagram post. “I love you and can’t wait for this next chapter! GO PATS!!”
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Maye appeared in 13 games in his first season. In his first season under coach Mike Vrabel, Maye posted a league-leading completion percentage. He finished the regular season with 4,394 passing yards and 31 touchdown passes.
Fox News’ Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.
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