GOOD NEWS: Drake Maye and his wife just shared the most heartwarming announcement with fans as they welcomed their second child.
What truly blew fans away was the name the couple chose for the baby, a powerful tribute to Drake Maye’s unwavering loyalty to the New England Patriots and his deep love for the franchise he now leads.
In a year that already feels magical for the New England Patriots, with a stunning win streak and a quarterback who has breathed new life into the organization, Drake Maye has found pure joy off the field.
The 23-year-old, selected third overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, and his high-school sweetheart turned wife, Ann Michael Hudson, stunned the football world with the arrival of their second child.
The couple, who quietly married in an intimate North Carolina ceremony in June 2025, are already parents to their daughter Everly Grace Maye, born in 2024 shortly after Drake arrived in Foxborough.
Now, with the birth of their second baby, the Maye-Hudson family has grown in a way that has melted Patriots Nation.
The announcement came in the most authentic way possible: through Ann Michael’s Instagram. She posted a tender black-and-white photo of Drake cradling the newborn wrapped in a navy-blue blanket with a subtle Patriots logo embroidered in the corner.
The image, taken in the warmth of their Boston-area home, shows the quarterback beaming with tears in his eyes while an exhausted but radiant Ann gently touches the baby’s head. The caption was pure emotion:
“Welcome to the world, our little Brady Hudson Maye. Named after the GOAT who inspired us all, and carrying the unbreakable spirit of New England. We love you endlessly, little patriot. 🏈❤️ #PatriotsPride #FamilyFirst”
Yes, you read that right: Brady Hudson Maye. A direct, heartfelt tribute to Tom Brady, the legendary quarterback who delivered six Super Bowls to New England and became the ultimate symbol of loyalty and greatness.
Choosing “Brady” as the first name is not only a nod to Drake’s idol, whom he has repeatedly called his biggest inspiration, but also a public declaration of his own commitment to the Patriots franchise. “Hudson” honors Ann’s maiden name and keeps family heritage alive.
Within minutes, the post exploded: over 2.5 million likes, endless comments, and the hashtag #BradyMaye instantly trended worldwide.
“This is what my soul needed after that Bengals win! Drake doesn’t just throw touchdowns, he’s building a dynasty at home. Welcome, Brady Maye! You’re the future of Foxborough,” one fan wrote on X. Another said: “I cried.
Drake is the quarterback we dreamed of: talent on the field, heart in real life. Naming his son Brady is loyalty in its purest form. #DoYourJob”
Memes flooded the internet: babies in tiny Patriots helmets, photoshopped images of infant Brady holding a Lombardi Trophy, and Reddit threads begging for the newborn to be named honorary mascot at the next Thanksgiving game.
Drake Maye, the Charlotte, North Carolina native and former UNC star, has been a revelation for the Patriots.
In his second season under head coach Mike Vrabel (who took over in 2025), Maye has led the team to a 10-2 record, throwing for over 3,130 yards, 21 touchdowns, and just six interceptions.
His blend of pinpoint accuracy and explosive running ability has drawn inevitable comparisons to prime Tom Brady, but with a modern dual-threat twist. “Tom taught me that loyalty isn’t just about winning; it’s about building something eternal,” Maye recently told ESPN.
Naming his son Brady feels like the ultimate seal on that philosophy.
Ann Michael Hudson, 22, has been Drake’s rock since they met in seventh grade.
A May 2025 UNC-Chapel Hill graduate, she’s a fitness and cooking enthusiast whose TikTok is now a Patriots-fan phenomenon, filled with recipes like apple-cider donut loaf and cinnamon-oat bars, with comments flooding in like “Our husband Drake is gonna be so strong eating that jalapeño-cheddar bread.” She’s a constant presence at games in flawless red, white, and blue outfits and actively supports charitable causes.
Just days before the birth, the couple helped load Thanksgiving food boxes for needy Boston families alongside teammates like Hunter Henry.
Their love story is straight out of a movie: together since age 12, Ann stood by Drake through high school glory at Myers Park, the UNC days (where her brother Tad Hudson was also a quarterback alongside Drake), and the electric 2024 Draft night when New England called his name.
Drake proposed on a North Carolina beach at sunset after his rookie year, and their wedding cake, naturally, featured the Patriots logo.
This second child arrives at the perfect moment. One-year-old Everly Grace is already a mini-fan, viral photos show her in tiny Patriots overalls cheering from the stands.
With Brady Hudson now in the family, fans are already dreaming: Will we one day see the Maye siblings dominating youth football in Foxborough? A future QB-WR duo carrying the Brady mantle?
The euphoria is everywhere. Adam Schefter tweeted: “Drake Maye isn’t just reviving the Pats, he’s naming his kid after Brady. This is cinema. Congrats to the family!” Tom Brady himself liked the post and commented: “Welcome, little Brady! Honored to have my name carried on.
Follow your dad’s lead and conquer the world. 🏆” Sales of baby Patriots gear with “Brady Maye Jr.” customization skyrocketed 300% at the Gillette Stadium pro shop.
For Drake, fatherhood twice over has only sharpened his focus. “Being a dad to two makes me a better player. Every throw is for them, for Ann, for Everly, and now for Brady,” he said after a recent win.
Ann plans to balance motherhood with her passion, teasing “Patriots-inspired recipes to celebrate family victories” on TikTok.
In a league that often reduces athletes to stats, the Maye family reminds us what a real touchdown looks like: love, loyalty, and legacies that last forever. Welcome to the world, Brady Hudson Maye. You’re living proof that the New England spirit isn’t measured in yards, but in heart.
