Drake Maye: Age, college team, wife and more as Patriots head into Super Bowl 60

Drake Maye, 23, will quarterback the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 60 against the Seattle Seahawks.

Updated on: Feb 09, 2026 6:35 AM IST

By Prakriti Deb

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Quarterback Drake Maye is set to lead the New England Patriots against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl 60.

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye warms up for the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Feb 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, California. (AP)

Selected third overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, Maye is achieving this milestone in just his second NFL season.

Age and background

Maye is 23 years old, born on Aug. 30, 2002, in Huntersville, North Carolina, as per Cincinnati Enquirer. He grew up in the Charlotte area and attended Myers Park High School, where he developed his football skills before moving on to college.

College and career

Maye played at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a program not historically known for producing NFL quarterbacks. During his time at UNC, he earned ACC Player of the Year, ACC Offensive Player of the Year, and First-Team All-ACC honors. He was also a finalist for the Manning Award.

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The Patriots drafted Maye in 2024. He started the season as a backup to Jacoby Brissett but became the starting quarterback in Week 6 versus Houston. He started 12 of 13 games in 2024 and was the full-time starter in 2025, reported Cincinnati Enquirer.

Maye was named to the NFL Pro Bowl for both the 2024 and 2025 seasons, though he did not play in 2025 because of the Patriots’ Super Bowl appearance.

Personal life

Maye is married to Ann Michael Maye, his childhood sweetheart. The couple met in middle school and stayed together through high school and college at UNC.

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Ann Michael, 22, was born on Aug 11, 2003, and graduated from UNC with a business degree in May 2025, per The Sporting News and Cincinnati Enquirer.

The couple got engaged in January 2025 and married in June 2025. According to Page Six, Ann Michael has been a constant presence at Maye’s games, often seen cheering on the sidelines in personalized Patriots gear.

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Prakriti Deb
Prakriti Deb is a journalist at Hindustan Times Digital, where she is part of the US Desk. She works on stories related to American politics, crime, sports, entertainment and weather. She particularly enjoys covering political developments that have global ripples. Through her work, she aims to break down complex events in a way that feels simple and understandable. Before joining the Hindustan Times, she worked with The Indian Express Digital, where she covered world affairs. She holds a postgraduate degree in Mass Communication with a specialisation in Journalism, along with a bachelor’s degree in English Literature. Outside the newsroom, Prakriti enjoys travelling and stepping out of her comfort zone. She finds her sense of being through storytelling in all its forms, including conversations, painting, theatre, dance and photography. She appreciates discussions that challenge her perspective and help her see the world a little differently.Read More

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