Can Drake Maye become youngest QB to win Super Bowl? Patriots star joins elite list

Drake Maye has just taken the New England Patriots to the Super Bowl after beating the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship game

Published on: Jan 26, 2026, 04:49:20 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Drake Maye has just taken the New England Patriots to the Super Bowl. The 23-year-old, playing only his second NFL season, led his team to a 10-7 win over the Denver Broncos to seal the AFC Championship on Sunday. The Patriots will now play the winner of the NFC Championship game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams.

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) speaks after the AFC Championship game (AP)

In a low-scoring game, Maye rushed for a first-half touchdown and painstakingly drove the ball downfield in a blizzard-hit second half to set up a decisive field goal.

Can Drake Maye become the youngest QB to win the Super Bowl?

Maye was born on August 30, 2002. If he were to win the Super Bowl on February 8, here’s how it shakes out:

Drake Maye’s age on February 8

Age: 23 years, 162 days

Where that puts him historically

That would make Maye the youngest starting quarterback ever to win a Super Bowl. He was drafted by the Patriots as the 3rd overall pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft out of the University of North Carolina.

Youngest QBs to win Super Bowl

Ben Roethlisberger – 23 years, 11 months

Super Bowl XL (February 5, 2006) – Pittsburgh Steelers beat Seattle Seahawks 21–10

Patrick Mahomes – 24 years, 4 months

Super Bowl LIV (February 2, 2020) – Kansas City Chiefs beat San Francisco 49ers 31–20

Tom Brady – 24 years, 5 months

Super Bowl XXXVI (February 3, 2002) – New England Patriots beat St. Louis Rams 20–17

Joe Montana – 25 years, 5 months

Super Bowl XVI (January 24, 1982) – San Francisco 49ers beat Cincinnati Bengals 26–21

Russell Wilson – 26 years, 4 months

Super Bowl XLVIII (February 2, 2014) – Seattle Seahawks beat Denver Broncos 43–8

Troy Aikman – 26 years, 5 months

Super Bowl XXVII (January 31, 1993) – Dallas Cowboys beat Buffalo Bills 52–17

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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