Drake Maye, the quarterback of the New England Patriots, has an unusual nickname: Drake “Drake Maye” Maye. The moniker appeared in an Instagram post by the NFL and Patriots in October 2025 and went viral. While even some of Maye’s teammates have expressed confusion over the name, it is said to mean that Maye is so good that a nickname is unnecessary. Some also say that it reflects Maye’s humility.
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