NFL quarterback Drake Maye reveals major life-changing news ahead of 2025 season
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has cause for celebration this offseason as he tied the knot with his childhood sweetheart over the weekend.
The 22-year-old tied the knot with longtime love Ann Michael Hudson just five months after popping the question in January.
In stunning snaps shared to social media, the happy couple were captured celebrating saying 'I do' with their nearest and dearest.
The signal caller, who was selected by the Patriots with the No. 3 overall pick in last year's NFL Draft, and his new wife exchanged their vows in front of the picturesque setting of the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains.
They hosted their ceremony at the exclusive Grandfather Golf and Country Club nestled in their native North Carolina.
The loved-up couple and their friends and family partied the night away under an open-sided tent on the club's gorgeous grounds.
In a couple of photos, Maye was captured whisking his blushing bride to the dancefloor. The new Mrs. Maye looked ethereal in a strapless, drop-waisted, crisp white gown with the full skirts swirling around as her husband twirled her.
In keeping with tradition, the couple cut the cake together before feeding each other a bite in one photo.
Meanwhile, Maye couldn't keep his eyes of his glowing bride as bopped around the dancefloor, her chic and elegant updo disheveled by the merriment.
The couple are high school sweethearts, having met in middle school and dating all through their high school and college years.
They celebrated their nine-year anniversary last October with Ann Michael commemorating the occasion with a sweet Instagram post.
The University of North Carolina product finally got down on one knee during a trip to Mexico in January - after the Patriots' season had come to an end.
Maye left UNC after just three years there - bolting for the NFL - while Ann Michael graduated from Chapel Hill with a double major in entrepreneurship and conflict management in April.
The brunette beauty has been by the signal caller's side throughout his career, supporting him at last year's draft.
Last season, Maye compiled a record of 3-9 as he led New England's struggling and underpowered offense that lacked skill at most key positions.
He finished his rookie campaign starting 12 games - completing 225 of 338 passes for 2,276 yards, 15 touchdowns, and ten interceptions.
However, he has looked more confident in spring training sessions as he adjusts to new offensive coordinator Josh McDaniel's system.
'I'm starting to really find a stride,' Maye said. 'It's all the same concepts in the league, but it's different words, different verbiage. It's mostly the same guys running [routes], but just feeling out how they run it and timing when you get into different concepts. It's been good.'
The Patriots will open their 2025 campaign against the Las Vegas Raiders in Foxborough on September.
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