Drake Maye was one of the first players picked in the 2024 NFL draft, and his then-girlfriend, Ann Michael Maye, was by his side when he joined the New England Patriots.
“Drake, words cannot describe how proud I am of you,” Ann gushed via 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, who previously was 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 got engaged in January 2025 before tying the knot in June 2025.
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Keep scrolling for a look at Drake and Ann’s sweet love story:
January 2020
Drake posted his first Instagram photo with Hudson on New Year’s Day in 2020.
“Bringing in ‘20 with a 10🤤,” he captioned a photo of the pair standing cheek to cheek.
August 2020
“Somewhere on a beach 🏖,” the football 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-out as she prepared to embark on a new chapter of life.
“Happy 18th to my girlfriend & best friend. Enjoy your day and college move in 🥰I love you❤️,” he wrote alongside two pictures of the couple, one of which was seemingly a prom photo.
July 2022
The twosome 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 up for a formal event. The athlete donned a crisp suit with a bowtie while Ann wore a cream-colored, spaghetti-strap dress with a multilayered skirt.
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April 2024
Ann showed her support for Drake ahead of the NFL draft.
“Today’s the day!” she wrote via her Instagram Story alongside 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 he’d be joining the Patriots.
August 2024
Ann attended one of Drake’s first NFL games. “Just the beginning,” she captioned an Instagram pic of the couple on the sidelines.
January 2025
The couple got engaged when Drake dropped to one knee in a gorgeous oceanfront proposal.
“Love doing life with you,” Drake shared via Instagram. “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! Cheers to forever🥂I love you!” Drake wrote via Instagram, sharing a series of photos from their ceremony.