While he wasn't quite the official successor to Tom Brady, Patriots fans are certainly hopeful that Drake Maye will be the franchise's next superstar quarterback.
New England drafted Maye third overall in the 2024 NFL Draft, spending high capital on a UNC passer they believe has the tools to become one of the best players at his position. Whether Maye can make that star leap remains to be seen, but either way, he's one of the most well-known players in the NFL already due to his status as one of the 32 starting quarterbacks.
Maye, the former ACC Player of the Year, finished his UNC career as one of the program's greatest players ever. How has that translated into wealth in his young professional career?
Here's a breakdown of Maye's net worth, including his NFL contract details and known endorsement deals.
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Drake Maye net worth
Because Drake Maye is still early in his NFL career, precise details about his net worth are somewhat unknown, but according to The Sports Rush, he was worth an estimated $1 million as of February 2024. However, given the fact that Maye earned a rookie contract with a $23.467 million signing bonus, that figure may be larger as of 2025.
With Maye still one of the youngest quarterbacks in the league, he doesn't rank among the wealthiest active or former football players. But should he continue on a star trajectory, he could some day put himself among the league's highest-paid players.
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Drake Maye NFL contract details
- Years: Four
- Value: $36.639 million
Maye signed his first NFL contract as a rookie in 2024 as the No. 3 overall pick. Because of his high draft slot, he was able to ink a fairly significant deal for $36.639 million over four years, per Spotrac. The contract included a signing bonus worth $23,467,100.
Maye isn't scheduled to hit free agency until after the 2028 season, as he had a club option for that campaign.
Here's a full breakdown of Maye's current contract situation, per Spotrac:
| Year | Cap Hit |
| 2025 | $8,327,219 |
| 2026 | $9,992,663 |
| 2027 | $11,658,107 |
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Drake Maye NFL career earnings
According to Spotrac, Maye has accumulated $24,262,100 in career earnings as of August 2025. Most of that was from his rookie signing bonus, which was $23.467 million.
Maye has earned just one NFL contract so far, his rookie deal as a 2024 first-round pick. Here's a look at his deals:
- Rookie Deal: Four years, $36.639 million
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Drake Maye NIL earnings
As one of the younger NFL quarterbacks still, Maye had a chance to take advantage of the NIL era in college football prior to making his jump to the league. While at UNC, where he was one of the top quarterbacks in the country, Maye had an NIL valuation of $1.2 million, according to On3.
Maye reportedly worked with companies like Jimmy’s Famous Seafood, Bose, Mitchell Heating & Cooling and more.
In 2022, Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi said that two schools offered Maye $5 million to transfer from UNC, but the quarterback then said "those rumors weren't really reality." Maye's NIL deal with UNC's Heels4Life program included "monetary incentives" and was "also expected to have a charitable component," per ESPN.
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Drake Maye endorsements
Off the field, Maye is obviously marketable as well, being the Patriots' No. 1 quarterback and the current face of the franchise. He's earned a fair share of endorsement deals, as well as making appearances in commercials or other ads.
Here's a list of companies Maye has been known to work with in some fashion since he joined the NFL:
- Lowe's
- Nike
- Procter & Gamble
- Abercrombie
- Betterment
Lowe's
Proctor & Gamble
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Drake Maye business ventures and philanthropy
Maye has also been known to be involved in various other business ventures and charity work.
In September 2024, he announced that he was partnering with Betterment, an automated investing app. Betterment also worked with Maye to support Folds of Honor Boston, which provides scholarships to families of fallen or disabled military and first responders. Seven scholarships were established in Maye's name for the 2024-25 academic year, as Maye honored his grandfather, a Navy veteran.
Maye also participated in a campaign with Best Buddies, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. He was named the Honorary Chair of the 25th Anniversary Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port.
In November 2024, Maye donated $10,000 to Hurricane Helene relief efforts through The Salvation Army, specifically doing so to support his home state of North Carolina.
During college, Maye supported the Ronald McDonald House and TABLE NC. In his partnership with Betterment, the quarterback also helps highlight the importance of financial literacy and investing.
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Where does Drake Maye live?
While Maye certainly lives in New England area during the Patriots' season, details about his living arrangements or any real estate ownership are unknown.
Maye is from Huntersville, North Carolina. He remained in the state throughout his high school and collegiate career before being drafted by the Patriots.
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