Drake Maye’s wife Ann Michael sends subtle message with ‘baby steps’ post

Ann Michael Maye turned heads with a subtle note she included in a recent social media post.
Oct 26, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA;  New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) reacts to the win after the game against the Cleveland Browns at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
Oct 26, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) reacts to the win after the game against the Cleveland Browns at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images | Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

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Few people in the sports world are more popular than New England Patriots starting quarterback Drake Maye right now.

While Maye showed a lot of promise during his rookie 2024-25 season, he has developed into one of the league's best quarterbacks in his second campaign. This is a large reason why the Patriots finished the regular season with a 14-3 record and are among the favorites to win the AFC.

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) smiles on January 11, 2026
Jan 11, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) smiles after a touchdown pass during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers in an AFC Wild Card Round game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images | David Butler II-Imagn Images

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Drake isn't the only Maye who has endeared himself to the football community. His wife, Ann Michael, has become a celebrity in her own right, largely because of her TikTok activity, which often shows her making baked goods.

Drake Maye, Ann Michael Maye
Drake Maye and his wife Ann Michael Maye celebrate the Patriots huge win at the Buffalo Bills. | Ann Michael Maye/Instagram

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Ann Michael Maye's steadfast support of her husband Drake had spanned over a decade. They met at 12 years old, began dating in 2015, both attended the University of North Carolina, and were married in the summer of 2025.

Given the natural order of things, it's safe to assume that the Mayes might want to expand their family at some point in the relatively near future. But neither has said that publicly.

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Ann Michael Maye uses 'baby steps' as song for TikTok post

While a baby isn't yet on the way, that didn't keep Ann Michael from using Olivia Dean's "Baby Steps" song for her most recent TikTok post, which was released on January 13 and shows her entire gameday routine.

This could be taken several different ways. One is that Maye is trying to show that the Patriots' run to another Super Bowl can only go one small step at a time. Or perhaps she just likes the song.

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) looks to pass on January 11, 2026
Jan 11, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) looks to pass Los Angeles Chargers during the second half in an AFC Wild Card Round game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Regardless, it's an interesting song choice for the "Queen of the North".

Ann Michael Maye
Ann Michael Maye/Instagram

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Grant Young covers the Athlete Lifestyle, Women’s Basketball, the New York Mets, the Baltimore Orioles, the Chicago Cubs, and boxing for Sports Illustrated’s ‘On SI’ sites. He holds an MFA degree in creative writing from the University of San Francisco (USF), where he also graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and played on USF’s Division I baseball team for five years.