Drake Maye was one of the first players picked in the 2024 NFL draft, and his girlfriend, Ann Michael Hudson, was by his side when he joined the New England Patriots.
“Drake, words cannot describe how proud I am of you,” Hudson gushed via Instagram in April 2024. “What an incredible blessing it has been to be by your side through all of this I love you and can’t wait for this next chapter!”
Maye, who previously was the quarterback for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels, was drafted by the Patriots in the first round. In his personal life, Maye has been dating Hudson for at least four years, per his social media updates.
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While Maye graduated from UNC in 2023, Hudson is currently a junior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, according to her LinkedIn page. She is majoring in Business Administration and double minoring in Entrepreneurship and Conflict Management. She served as the Vice President of Finance for her sorority, Delta Kappa, in 2023.
Keep scrolling for a look at Maye and Hudson’s sweet love story:
January 2020
Although Hudson’s Instagram page is private, Maye shares periodic glimpses of their relationship. He posted his first Instagram photo with Hudson on New Year’s Day in 2020.
“Bringing in ‘20 with a 10,” he captioned a photo of the pair standing cheek to cheek.
August 2020
“Somewhere on a beach ,” the football player captioned a photo of him and Hudson enjoying a trip to Isle of Palms, South Carolina.
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August 2021
Maye gave Hudson a shout-out as she prepared to embark on a new chapter of life.
“Happy 18th to my girlfriend & best friend. Enjoy your day and college move in I love you,” he wrote alongside two pictures of the couple, one of which was seemingly a prom photo.
July 2022
The twosome posed by the ocean together in a photo dump shared by Maye.
May 2023
“Spring Bling,” Maye wrote alongside a photo of the duo dressed up for a formal event. The athlete donned a crisp suit with a bowtie while Hudson wore a cream-colored, spaghetti-strap dress with a multilayered skirt.
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April 2024
Hudson showed her support for Maye ahead of the NFL draft.
“Today’s the day!” she wrote via her Instagram Story alongside an ESPN video of Maye, per Sportskeeda. “So excited for you @drakemaye.”
On the big day, Hudson attended the ceremony with Maye when it was revealed he’d be joining the Patriots.
August 2024
Hudson attended one of Maye’s first NFL games. “Just the beginning,” she captioned an Instagram pic of the couple on the sidelines.