While Gillette Stadium was flooded with “I love Drake Maye” shirts on Divisional Round night, one version of that look stood out above the rest — worn by the person who matters most to Drake Maye.
That person was his wife, Ann Michael Maye.
Spotted on the sidelines before kickoff against the Texans, Ann showed up rocking the now-iconic fan shirt, instantly winning over Patriots Nation. It wasn’t flashy. It wasn’t staged. It was simple, genuine support — and fans loved every second of it.
This moment hit harder because of their story. Drake and Ann have been together since middle school. They stayed together through high school, college at UNC, the NFL Draft, and finally got married in June after Drake’s rookie season. No sudden fame. No manufactured spotlight. Just loyalty.
And Patriots fans already adore her.
Ann’s TikTok has quietly become a fan favorite, especially her viral “Bakemas” series in December, where she posted daily baking videos leading up to Christmas. Patriots fans filled the comments with jokes like:
“Gisele never did Bakemas for us,”
and “Please keep Drake well fed.”
When those comparisons to Gisele Bündchen started trending, Ann handled it with class, saying Gisele was great and fans didn’t need to tear anyone down.
In a season defined by MVP-level football, this moment reminded everyone why New England is falling in love with this era. It’s not just about the quarterback.
It’s about culture. Family. And authenticity