Drake Maye Biography: Wife, Siblings, Age, Height, Instagram, Net Worth, Parents, NFL Career & Awards

Drake Maye is an American professional football quarterback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL), recognized as a rising star who led the team to a historic turnaround in his second season, including an appearance in Super Bowl 60 against the Seattle Seahawks (though they lost).

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Drake Lee Maye
• Stage Name: Drake Maye
• Born: August 30, 2002
• Age: 23 years old
• Birthplace: Huntersville, North Carolina, United States
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: Unknown
• Occupation: Professional Football Quarterback
• Height: 193 cm
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Mark Maye and Aimee Maye
• Siblings: Luke Maye, Cole Maye, Beau Maye
• Spouse: Ann Michael Maye
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $12 million USD

Early Life and Education

Drake Maye was born on August 30, 2002, in Huntersville, North Carolina, United States. He was brought up by his parents, Mark Maye and Aimee Maye, in a family with a strong athletic tradition; his father played quarterback for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels from 1983 to 1988 and briefly in the NFL, while his mother was a standout high school basketball player.

He grew up with three older brothers: Luke Maye (basketball player at UNC and professionally), Cole Maye (collegiate baseball at Florida), and Beau Maye (basketball at UNC and coaching). His ethnicity is unknown. His religion is Christianity.

He attended William A. Hough High School in Cornelius, North Carolina, initially, then transferred to Myers Park High School in Charlotte, where he excelled in football and basketball as a quarterback, setting state records including a 72 percent completion rate as a junior.

He committed to the University of North Carolina, playing for the Tar Heels from 2021 to 2023, earning ACC Player of the Year and Offensive Player of the Year in 2022 after leading the NCAA in total yards.

Career

Drake Maye was selected third overall by the New England Patriots in the 2024 NFL Draft. He became the starting quarterback mid-rookie season and earned Pro Bowl honors.

In 2025, he led the Patriots to a remarkable turnaround with over 4,000 passing yards, high efficiency, and 31 touchdowns in the regular season, finishing atop the AFC East, advancing through playoffs, and reaching Super Bowl 60.

His style features powerful passing, mobility, and composure under pressure, building on college records at UNC where he set passing and total offense marks.

Awards and Nominations

• Pro Bowl (2024 season)
• ACC Player of the Year (2022)
• ACC Offensive Player of the Year (2022)
• Shaun Alexander Award (2022)
• NFL MVP runner-up (2025)

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @drake.maye

Personal Life

Drake Maye, 23 years old and standing at 193 cm, is married to Ann Michael Maye (née Hudson), his middle school sweetheart whom he met around age 12–13 and began dating in 2015.

They attended UNC together, got engaged in January 2025, and married on June 21, 2025, at Grandfather Golf and Country Club in North Carolina.

No past relationships are publicly known. Information about children is not available or confirmed.

The couple prioritizes privacy but shares supportive moments, with Ann Michael attending games and posting tributes; they donated wedding gifts to children in need and local shelters.

Drake is a Christian who uses his platform to share faith, and family including parents and brothers attends games regularly.

Net Worth

Drake Maye’s net worth is estimated at $12 million USD. His income primarily comes from his NFL rookie contract with the New England Patriots, a four-year fully guaranteed deal worth about $36.6 million including a $23.47 million signing bonus, base salaries, roster bonuses, and performance incentives; endorsements and sponsorships with brands like Nike, Lowe’s, Abercrombie, Procter & Gamble, Betterment, and Gillette; prior NIL earnings from his college career at UNC; and additional revenue from Pro Bowl bonuses, playoff appearances, and potential Super Bowl-related incentives.