Drake Maye-Ann Michael Maye relationship timeline, from childhood sweethearts to NFL stardom on Patriots

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New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye’s rise to MVP-caliber status has made him a potential star. Behind the scenes, however, Maye shares a relationship that spans over a decade.

Maye and his wife, Ann Michael, have been together since childhood, including attending college together at the University of North Carolina. The Mayes have since become a favorite couple for Patriots fans everywhere, who are excited to see the team back at the top of the league.

Here’s a look at the Mayes’ relationship timeline to date.

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Drake Maye-Ann Michael Maye relationship timeline

2015: Drake Maye and Ann Michael Hudson start dating when they were both 12 years-old and in seventh grade. The two met in school in North Carolina and have been together ever since they first got together.

August 2021: Drake Maye and Ann Michael Hudson both enroll in the University of North Carolina, which was both close to home and also where Drake's brother Luke went. Hudson's brother, Tad, even served as Drake's backup during Maye's final season.

April 2024: After leaving school early, Drake is drafted third overall by the Patriots, while Ann stayed in Chapel Hill for another year and graduating in May 2025.

January 2025: Drake proposes to Ann on a beach in Mexico after his rookie season with the Patriots.

"Love doing life with you," Drake wrote on Instagram. "Can't wait to marry you!"

June 2025: Drake and Ann get married in North Carolina in front of friends and family, nine years after they first started dating in middle school.

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How long have Drake Maye and Ann Michael Maye been together?

Drake and Ann Michael Maye have been together since 2015, when they were in seventh grade. The high school sweethearts were 12 when they first started dating, and their relationship has endured through high school, college, and into adulthood.

Is Drake Maye married?

Drake Maye married his childhood sweetheart, Ann Michael Hudson, on June 21, 2025. The couple had been together for almost 10 years when they tied the knot, a relationship that went from North Carolina to Massachusetts.

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Does Drake Maye have kids?

Drake Maye and his wife, Ann, do not have any children. They only recently began living together—Drake entered the NFL in 2024, while Ann stayed in college for another season before graduating in 2025.

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