The New England Patriots will start Drake Maye at quarterback on Sunday (1 p.m. ET) against the Houston Texans, replacing Jacoby Brissett. Longtime girlfriend Ann Michael Hudson is nearly guaranteed to be in attendance to support Maye.
Having been with the emerging NFL player for at least four years, Hudson has played a big role in his life. After attending the University of North Carolina together, where Maye started as the starting quarterback for the Tar Heels in 2022, the two met at William A. Hough High School in North Carolina.
Ann Michael Hudson is a UNC business student.
Ann Michael Hudson is a business student at the University of North Carolina. She participates in a number of school events and holds the position of vice president of finance for her sorority, Kappa Delta. She has also obtained useful experience from internships, such as working for Piedmont Pennies, a new snack company based in North Carolina, and taking part in the esteemed summer scholar program at Deloitte Consulting.
The connection between Hudson and Drake Maye
Despite maintaining a relatively modest profile in comparison to other prominent partners of NFL players, Hudson has consistently stood by Maye’s side and frequently posts encouraging messages on social media.
She attended the April 2024 draft, where the New England Patriots selected Maye third overall.