Drake Maye was one of the first players picked in the 2024 NFL draft and his then-girlfriend, Ann Michael Maye, was beside him when he joined the New England Patriots.
“Drake, words can’t describe how proud I am of you,” Ann said Instagram in April 2024. “What an incredible blessing it has been to be by your side through all of this❤️ I love you and can’t wait for this next chapter!”
Drake, formerly the quarterback for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels, was drafted by the Patriots in the first round. While making strides on the football field, Drake and Ann became engaged in January 2025 before tying the knot in June 2025.
Keep scrolling to see Drake and Ann’s sweet love story:
January 2020
Drake posted his first Instagram photo with Hudson on New Year’s Day 2020.
“Wearing 20 with a 10🤤,” she captioned a photo of the pair standing cheek to cheek.
August 2020
“Somewhere on the beach 🏖,” the soccer player captioned a photo of him and Hudson enjoying a trip to Isle of Palms, South Carolina.
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August 2021
Drake gave Ann a shout as he prepared to embark on a new chapter in life.
“Happy 18th to my girlfriend and best friend. Enjoy your day and your college move 🥰 I love you❤️,” he wrote alongside. two images of the couple, one of which was apparently a prom photo.
July 2022
The two posed by the ocean together in a photo dump shared by Drake.
May 2023
“Spring Bling✨,” Drake wrote alongside a photo of the duo dressed for a formal event. The jock donned a cool suit with a bow tie, while Ann wore a cream spaghetti strap dress with a layered skirt.
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April 2024
Ann showed her support for Drake before the NFL draft.
“Today is the day!” she wrote via her Instagram story along with an ESPN video of Maye, per Sportskeeda. “So excited for you @drakemaye.”
On the big day, Ann attended the ceremony with Drake when it was revealed that he would be joining the Patriots.
August 2024
Ann attended one of Drake’s first NFL games. “Just the beginning,” one captioned Instagram photo of the couple on the sidelines.
January 2025
The couple got engaged when Drake got down on one knee in a gorgeous seaside proposal.
“I love doing life with you,” Drake shared via Instagram. “I can’t wait to marry you!”
June 2025
Drake and Ann didn’t waste much time tying the knot, getting hitched six months after their engagement.
“What a night! Congratulations forever 🥂 I love you!” Drake wrote via Instagramsharing a series of photos from their ceremony.