New England Patriots Quarterback Drake Maye Marries Ann Michael Hudson

NFL star Drake Maye said “I do” to his longtime sweetheart.

The New England Patriots quarterback, 22, married Ann Michael Hudson on Saturday, June 21. The newlyweds announced the happy news with a joint Instagram post featuring a series of photos of their scenic outdoor ceremony.

One image featured the couple posing by a large, flower-adorned wooden cross in front of a lake with a green mountain landscape in the background. The athlete sported a classic black tux for the occasion, and Hudson wore a strapless gown with a lace-covered bodice, along with a tulle veil.

Other photos capture the pair sharing their first kiss as husband and wife, holding hands while walking across a bridge and smooching on the dance floor.

“What a night! Cheers to forever🥂I love you!” Maye wrote in the caption. Hudson commented on the post, “Best day ever!!!! I love you❤️❤️.”

Hudson also shared a video of the wedding festivities on her Instagram, showing an aerial view of the wedding venue, the couple walking with their wedding party, the bride having an emotional moment with her father and the newlyweds swaying together on the dance floor under twinkling lights.

“1 week married to you calls for a little glimpse of the most special day ❤️. I love you!” Hudson wrote.

A number of Maye’s NFL friends offered their congratulations in the comments, including Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, Patriots offensive tackle Will Campbell and Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs.

In one memorable moment at the wedding — which has since gone viral — Maye and his tuxedo-clad groomsmen posed for a photo as they lined up in a football formation. Sports journalist Dov Kleiman shared the snapshot on X, writing, “What an awesome picture 🔥.”

The couple’s love story took root all the way back in middle school when the two began dating at 12 years old. Throughout Maye’s high school and college football careers — he played for the University of North Carolina Tarheels from 2021 to 2023 — Hudson was on the sidelines, cheering him on as his biggest supporter.

Maye was later selected by the Patriots in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. At the time, Hudson shared her excitement — and pride — for his achievement.

“Drake, words cannot describe how proud I am of you. What an incredible blessing it has been to be by your side through all of this,” she wrote on Instagram. “I love you and can’t wait for this next chapter! GO PATS!!”

Shortly after concluding his rookie season, Maye popped the question to Hudson in a sunset beach proposal in January 2025.

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“Love doing life with you. Can’t wait to marry you! ❤️,” Maye wrote on Instagram as the couple announced the news and shared photos of the romantic moment.

The couple recently celebrated another special occasion together — Hudson’s graduation from UNC, where she was a business school student with a double minor in entrepreneurship and conflict management, per her LinkedIn. Hudson shared photos of herself in a light blue graduation gown and cap on Instagram, prompting Maye to comment, “Grad szn❤️.”

As for Maye, he is off to a promising career in the NFL, according to Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, who described the 22-year-old as a “young, dynamic quarterback” on ESPN’s SportsCenter in January.

“I think he’s young, talented, willing to learn. I think there’s a toughness to him. There’s an amazing skillset in which to mold and to have him lead our football team and lead our offense,” Vrabel said.