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It took Drake Maye just two seasons to cement himself as the face of the Patriots. Now, New England's quarterback is setting his sights even higher: the fashion world. In a league filled with fashionistas, Maye not appear to be a conventional pick to represent an outfitter. But when the outfitter is from Maine and the attire is winter-wear, that might change things. With that, here's what you need to know about Maye's foray into acting, marked by an appearance in LL Bean's latest ad campaign alongside his wife, Ann Michael. MORE: Mike Vrabel Sends Clear Message After Latest Dianna Russini Development Drake Maye LL Bean Commercial Maye took hold of airwaves in famous furs, sharing the small screen alongside wife Ann Michael in a commercial that appeared on LL Bean's Tik Tok page on Sept. 2. The video features myriad nods to Maye's footballing gifts. In the skit, the Mayes are budding sales associates who are yearning for a chance to shine at the big-league level. Maye flaunts a coat adorned with his name and number. Ann Michael, meanwhile, vows that her husband will pick up an MVP before long. Drake Maye and Ann Michael Maye star in a new social media video for LL Bean. — Keagan Stiefel (@KeaganStiefel) September 2, 2026 Funniest commercial involving a #Patriots player since Tom Brady screamed at that guy inside a Dick’s Sporting Goods. pic.twitter.com/3eoJ45HJKm The ad crescendoes with Maye rifling a slipper towards his wife. As expected, the shoe has the tightest of spirals. A.J. Brown will most certainly make note of that during the Patriots' next film session. All told, the 80-second spectacle is a decent watch. The Mayes are comfortable in front of the screen, putting forth solid efforts that should add to the store's popularity. New England is renowned for its acting prowess, with notable thespians like Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Viola Davis emerging as titans of the art form. Drake and Ann Michael showed signs that they could be the next performers to join that lineage. MORE: The Athletic Reveals Findings From Russini-Vrabel Investigation Who is Drake Maye's wife? Drake Maye's wife is Ann Michael Maye. The two have been in each others lives for more than a decade, having started dating in 2015 when Drake was in eighth-grade. Like Maye, Ann Michael attended North Carolina, where she majored in business with a double minor in entrepreneurship and conflict management, per her LinkedIn profile. She comes from a family of gridiron talents; her father played at Wofford College, while her brother, Tad, was one of Drake's backups during the 2023 season. A three-sport athlete in high school, Ann Michael has long been a sporting enthusiast. She and Drake got engaged in Jan. 2025. They were wedded five months later. More Patriots - Latest Patriots news - Tom Brady's Patriots legacy: How legendary QB set new standard - Complete history of Patriots championships