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| Name: | Drake Lee Maye |
| Birthday: | August 30, 2002 (age 23 years), Born in Huntersville, North Carolina |
| Height: | 6'4" (193 cm) |
Overview
Drake Maye is an American professional football quarterback for the New England Patriots, recognized for his strong athletic family background, his standout collegiate career at the University of North Carolina where he won the ACC Player of the Year and Shaun Alexander Award, and for being a third overall NFL Draft pick who achieved a Pro Bowl selection as a rookie.
Latest News (Feb 4, 2026): New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye was named the winner of the 67th Bert Bell Award for professional player of the year and recently provided a positive health update during Super Bowl LX Opening Night, confirming he has "turned a corner" with a right shoulder injury. During his media appearance in San Jose, Maye addressed over 500 reporters and dismissed concerns about his status for the upcoming championship game against the Seattle Seahawks, stating he threw at full capacity during team practices at Stanford University.
Early Life and Family Background
Drake Lee Maye was born in Huntersville, North Carolina, into a family with a strong athletic lineage. His father, Mark Maye, played quarterback for the University of North Carolina (UNC) in the 1980s. His mother, Aimee, was a standout high school basketball player. Drake Lee Maye is the youngest of four brothers; Luke, Cole, and Beau, who all pursued collegiate athletics. Luke and Beau played basketball at UNC, and Cole played baseball at the University of Florida.
High School Career
Drake Lee Maye began his high school football career at William A. Hough High School before transferring to Myers Park High School in Charlotte, North Carolina. At Myers Park, he also excelled in basketball. In his junior year of football, he set school records with 3,512 passing yards and 50 touchdowns. That same year, The Charlotte Observer named him the Male Athlete of the Year. He was selected as an Under Armour All-American.
Collegiate Career at North Carolina
After initially committing to the University of Alabama, Drake Lee Maye decided to play college football at the University of North Carolina. As the quarterback for the North Carolina Tar Heels, he achieved a breakout season in 2022. That year, he was named the ACC Player of the Year and the ACC Offensive Player of the Year. He also won the Shaun Alexander Award. In the 2022 season, he led the NCAA in total offense with 5,019 yards, passing for a school-record 4,321 yards and 38 touchdowns, while also rushing for 698 yards and seven touchdowns. His performance helped lead the Tar Heels to the 2022 ACC Championship Game.
In the following season, he was named second-team All-ACC. Over his collegiate career at UNC, he passed for 8,018 yards and 63 touchdowns.
NFL Career with the New England Patriots
Drake Lee Maye declared for the 2024 NFL Draft, where the New England Patriots selected him as the third overall pick. In his rookie season, he became the starting quarterback in the sixth week of the season. He was named to the Pro Bowl in his first year with the team.
Personal Life
Drake Lee Maye is a Christian. He is married to Ann Michael Hudson. Hudson also attended the University of North Carolina, where her brother was a teammate of Drake Lee Maye’s on the football team.
Had the chance to visit with Coach Lindsey and fired up to work with him. Let’s get to work🐏 https://t.co/7Arpttl0F1
— Drake Maye (@DrakeMaye2) December 15, 2022