Drjson Maye has been in a relationship with his wife, Ann, since they were in middle school and the couple have been together for over 10 years despite their young age
17:57 ET, 13 Nov 2025
Drake Maye has emerged as an MVP candidate this season(Image: Getty Images)
Drake Maye serves as the New England Patriots’ starting quarterback at just 23, displaying wisdom far beyond his years this season and stands as the frontrunner to claim the MVP trophy after guiding the team to a remarkable 2025 campaign thus far.
Despite his youth, Maye has already exchanged vows with his longtime sweetheart, Ann, whom he courted from middle school through their university days and into his NFL career.
Maye, who recently faced scrutiny from Cam Newton, proposed to Ann Michael Hudson in January before they wed in June, with the bride posting photos and footage of their celebration on her Instagram account. The newlyweds then performed a heartwarming act, gifting their wedding presents to area schools, shelters and homeless individuals.
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Ex-Patriots signal-caller Scott Zolak revealed on his radio program: “They did a lot of donating with the local kids’ shelters and stuff for the area he grew up, and some kids didn’t have [the right] size shoes, didn’t have some Christmas stuff.
“They didn’t tell anybody, but they took their wedding gifts and sent them to the homeless and help centers down there. Everything that they got, they forwarded it.”
Drake and Ann started their romance when both were 12 years old while attending William Amos Hough High School in North Carolina. The pair have remained together for more than a decade despite their tender ages.
Their bond endured even after Maye switched to a different institution in Charlotte while collaborating with trainers to secure a starting role at Myers Park High School. Both halves of the couple attended North Carolina, with Maye earning a scholarship and eventually becoming their starting quarterback.
Drake Maye’s wife Ann is his middle school sweetheart
Drake followed his brother’s path, who was part of the school’s basketball team that clinched the National Championship in 2017. Maye was selected as the third overall pick by the Patriots in the 2024 NFL draft, following Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels.
Despite an impressive debut year, Maye didn’t quite match up to the performances of Williams and Daniels, with Daniels taking home the Rookie of the Year title. However, this year, Maye is outshining both, leading the Patriots to the top seed in the AFC and currently being the frontrunner for the regular season MVP.
With 19 touchdowns and only five interceptions under his belt, Maye has helped the Patriots secure an 8-2 record. The Patriots are set to go head-to-head with the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football, a game where Maye could further solidify his MVP candidacy.
