Who Is Drake Maye's Fiancée? All About Ann Michael Hudson

Mar. 15, 2025

Drake Maye and Ann Michael Hudson.Photo:Drake Maye/Instagram

Drake Maye/Instagram

New England Patriots quarterbackDrake Mayemet his now-fiancée, Ann Michael Hudson, well before he was a football star.

The couple have been together since middle school, and Hudson was Maye’s No. 1 cheerleader at his high school games and during his years as the University of North Carolina’s starting quarterback.

Shortly after wrapping up his rookie season, Mayeproposed to Hudsonin January 2025.

So who is Drake Maye’s fiancée? Here’s everything to know about Ann Michael Hudson and her relationship with the NFL quarterback.

She attends the University of North Carolina

Drake Maye and Ann Michael Hudson.Drake Maye Instagram

Drake Maye Instagram

Maye may be known as one of the best UNC Tar Heels quarterbacks of all time — including holding the record for the most passing yards in a single season at the school — but Hudson has been building a legacy there as well.

She is a business school student with a double minor in entrepreneurship and conflict management at UNC, per herLinkedIn. Outside of academics, Hudson joined the Kappa Delta sorority.

Maye made their relationship Instagram official in 2020

Drake Maye drops back to pass against the Florida A&M Rattlers during their game on August 27, 2022 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.Grant Halverson/Getty

Grant Halverson/Getty

Maye and Hudson attended William A. Hough High School together (before he transferred to Myers Park High School).

The quarterback made their relationshipInstagram officialin 2020 with a cuddly New Year’s post. “Bringing in ‘20 with a 10🤤,” Maye wrote on Jan. 1. He also has a Highlight on the social media platform featuring photos of himself and Hudson.

Her brother Tad was teammates with Maye

Football has been a part of Hudson’s life for a while as her father played football for Wofford College and her younger brother, Tad, played for the UNC Tar Heels. Tad ended up being teammates with Maye, serving as one of his backup quarterbacks during the 2023 season.

In 2024, Tad left UNC to play at Coastal Carolina University.

She has supported Maye’s football career

Drake Maye and Ann Michael Hudson in 2024.Ann Michael Hudson/ Instagram

Ann Michael Hudson/ Instagram

They are both passionate about sports

Maye is known for having athletics in his blood, following his father Mark Maye’s footsteps — who also played quarterback for the UNC Tar Heels — and having three brothers who all played college sports. Hudson has also had an extensive history with athletics.

In high school, she was the team captain for the varsity softball, field hockey and cheerleading teams. And, in 2022, she was the assistant coach for the 10 and under girls softball team at Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation.

Maye proposed to Hudson in January 2025

Maye got down on one knee during a romantic beachside proposal in January 2025.

“Love doing life with you. Can’t wait to marry you!” the NFL star wrote onInstagramalongside photos from the sunset engagement.

source: people.com