Drake Maye, the 2022 ACC player of the year, has had a constant supporter throughout his journey to the 2024 NFL draft – his girlfriend, Ann Michael Hudson. From attending his high school games to cheering him on as the starting quarterback for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels, Hudson has been a rock for Maye.
But who is Ann Michael Hudson, and what makes her special?
Early Life and Education
Ann Michael Hudson was born on August 11, 2003, to former Wofford College football player Kevin Hudson and his wife, Alicia Hudson. Growing up in a family with a strong athletic background, Hudson was always drawn to sports.
In high school, she was the team captain for the varsity softball, field hockey, and cheerleading teams. Her passion for sports only grew stronger when she attended the University of North Carolina, where she met Maye.
Relationship with Drake Maye
Maye and Hudson attended William A. Hough High School together, and later, they both chose to attend UNC. Their relationship blossomed, and Maye made it Instagram official in 2020 with a cuddly New Year’s post.
“Bringing in ‘20 with a 10,” Maye wrote on January 1. The couple has been going strong ever since, with Hudson supporting Maye’s football career every step of the way.
Family Ties
Hudson’s family has a close connection with Maye’s family, partly due to her younger brother, Tad, who played the first year of his college career as a quarterback for UNC, backing up Maye before entering the transfer portal in 2024.
Tad’s decision to leave UNC was announced on April 16, 2024, when he wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “I have entered the transfer portal with 4 years of eligibility left. Thank you to UNC for everything. Excited for the journey!”
Academic Achievements
Hudson is a student at the Kenan-Flagler Business School with a double minor in entrepreneurship and conflict management. According to her LinkedIn profile, she was a strategy consultant intern at Piedmont Pennies and landed a role as a summer scholar at Deloitte in 2024.
She also uses her business acumen in her extracurricular life, having served as the vice president of finance for UNC’s Kappa Delta sorority.
Supporting Maye’s Football Career
Hudson has been Maye’s rock, supporting his football career from high school through college to his declaration for the 2024 NFL draft. The pair have attended events together, including a spring formal, and she has also reposted Maye’s updates on his games on X.
As Maye and Hudson’s relationship has progressed over the years, the couple loves to celebrate each other’s milestones. On August 30, 2021, Maye celebrated Hudson’s 18th birthday and the start of her journey as a UNC student, sharing two pictures of the pair on Instagram with a celebratory message. “Happy 18th to my girlfriend & best friend. Enjoy your day and college move in,” Maye wrote in the caption.
Maye is known for having athletics in his blood, following his father Mark Maye’s footsteps – who also played quarterback for the UNC Tar Heels – and having three brothers who all played college sports. Hudson has also had an extensive history with athletics.
In addition to her high school sports career, she was the assistant coach for the 10 and under girls softball team at Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation in 2022.
FAQs
Who is Ann Michael Hudson?
Ann Michael Hudson is the girlfriend of star quarterback Drake Maye.
How did Ann Michael Hudson and Drake Maye meet?
Maye and Hudson attended William A. Hough High School together and later attended UNC together.
