NFL news: Patriots’ Drake Maye gets wife’s Super Bowl support
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In just his second NFL season, Drake Maye narrowly missed out on the league MVP award and led the New England Patriots to the Super Bowl.
While the 23-year-old has garnered widespread praise on the pitch, he received perhaps his most telling endorsement just before kick-off on Sunday. The new quarterback’s wife, Ann Michael Maye, was on the sideline at Levi’s Stadium for pre-game warm-ups.
After spotting Ann, Maye embraced his wife and shared a kiss before continuing preparations to compete on the game’s biggest stage.
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New England Patriots’ Drake Maye (10) 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 in North Carolina last June. The couple donated their wedding gifts to the homeless as a charitable act. News and Observer reported.
Maye first went public with her relationship with Ann in 2020, captioning the couple’s New Year’s Day post: “Turning 10 on 20.”
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Maye has been open about her views on marriage. In the days leading up to the Super Bowl, Maye said he would recommend this to all his teammates: to marry at some point in their lives.
New England Patriots’ Drake Maye (10) warms up before the start of Super Bowl LX against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium on February 08, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
“My teammates have the right to do whatever they want,” he said. “I would definitely advise them to get married eventually. It’s one of the best things in life. It’s one of the best things I’ve ever experienced. There’s no better feeling than coming home to a partner who loves you, cares about you and has your best interests at heart.”
“I know my teammates, some of them are at different stages of their lives. But I chose to get married at a young age and I don’t regret it at all.”
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 run as the Tar Heels’ starting quarterback with 62 touchdown passes. He threw for 8,018 yards over three years with North Carolina.
Shortly after the Patriots selected Maye in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Ann expressed her support and excitement on social media.
“Drake, words cannot express how proud I am of you. What a blessing it was to be with you through all of this,” 2024 wrote in the message. Instagram post. “I love you and can’t wait for the next chapter! GO PATS!!”
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Maye played in 13 games in his rookie season. Maye had the league’s best completion percentage in his first season under coach Mike Vrabel. He finished the regular season with 4,394 passing yards and 31 touchdowns.
Fox News’ Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.
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