Before Drake Maye was leading the Patriots to the Divisional Round…
He was just a middle school kid with a crush.
And Ann Michael was right there.
Drake Maye’s Wife Ann Michael Shares Sweet Throwback Photos
Drake Maye and his wife, Ann Michael Maye, have one of those rare sports love stories that actually started long before the spotlight.
The New England Patriots quarterback and his wife met in middle school — and she recently reminded fans just how far back their story goes.
In 2024, Ann posted a collage of throwback photos of the two as kids with a simple caption:
“So middle school.”
The photos quickly resurfaced as interest in the couple continues to grow following Maye’s playoff run and Ann’s rising social media presence.
From Middle School to the NFL Spotlight
People magazine confirmed the couple has been together since their middle school days — a rarity in today’s pro sports world.
Ann Michael Hudson (now Maye) was born August 11, 2003, in Huntersville, North Carolina.
Her background is just as impressive as her husband’s:
- Her father played football at Wofford College
- Her brother played alongside Drake at UNC
- She attended William A. Hough High School with Drake
In high school, she wasn’t just “the quarterback’s girlfriend.” She was:
- Team captain in softball
- A field hockey and cheerleading athlete
- President of Fellowship of Christian Athletes
- National Honor Society member
- Peer math and Spanish tutor
She was also involved in Sources of Strength, a national suicide prevention program focused on improving student mental health.
College Resume: Business-Minded & Driven
Ann attended the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, majoring in Business Administration while double-minoring in:
- Entrepreneurship
- Conflict Management
She served as:
- Vice President of Finance for her sorority
- Member of Carolina Women in Business
- Finance Society participant
- Strategy firm intern
Her now-archived LinkedIn profile paints a picture of someone deeply driven — not just along for the ride in an NFL marriage.
“First Lady of New England”
As Drake’s star rises in Foxborough, so does Ann’s.
She has built a strong following of more than 380,000 followers on TikTok, where she shares:
- Baking recipes
- Holiday-themed creations
- “Healthy-ish” treats
- Glimpses into their life together
One recent caption read:
“Happy 2026!!! 🥂 Starting off the new year with a series of healthy(ish) recipes…”
Another joked about the effort required for decorated sugar cookies:
“These are soooo cute but definitely a lot of work for a sugar cookie #bakemas2025.”
Patriots fans have affectionately dubbed her the “First Lady of New England.”
And with Drake leading the team deep into the playoffs, that nickname isn’t going away anytime soon.
A Rare NFL Love Story
In a league full of whirlwind romances and headline relationships, the Mayes offer something different:
A childhood friendship turned long-term partnership.
From middle school hallways in North Carolina
To the bright lights of NFL playoff football.
And if recent photos are any indication — they’re still just as close as they were back then.
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