Drake Maye established himself as the New England Patriots’ franchise quarterback during his rookie season. While following in the footsteps of Tom Brady sets the bar incredibly high in Foxborough, the young quarterback continues to impress and thrive.
With all eyes on his performance, fans are curious about how much Maye is earning. Here’s a look at his contract details, 2025 salary, and overall net worth.
Drake Maye Contract and Salary
Unlike veteran free agents, whose agents negotiate many contractual terms from scratch, NFL rookies all receive contracts with many pre-set provisions based on a pay scale agreed upon by the NFL and NFLPA.
Maye, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, was no exception. He signed a four-year deal worth $36,639,764, averaging just over $9 million per year, according to Spotrac. His four-year base salary is fully guaranteed, and his signing bonus totaled $23,467,100.
All first-round pick contracts include a fifth-year team option that can be exercised or declined following the player’s third season in the NFL. Given Maye’s strong performances, he is likely to secure a mega extension when he becomes eligible in 2027.
During the Patriots’ turbulent 2024 season, Maye was a bright spot under center. He started 12 games, winning three, throwing for 2,276 yards and 15 touchdowns, and adding 421 rushing yards with two rushing touchdowns. Despite playing behind the league’s worst offensive line, he ranked 19th in PFSN’s QB Impact metric.
This season, Maye has been even more impressive, throwing for 2,555 yards, 19 touchdowns, and just five interceptions, while rushing for 283 yards and two touchdowns in 10 games. Heading into Week 11, he sits third among the quarterbacks in the league based on PFSN’s QB Impact metric, proving he is quickly establishing himself as one of the league’s top young quarterbacks.
Maye’s Net Worth
While there isn’t official information on Maye’s net worth, some estimates place it around $1 million. This figure is likely conservative, considering he has already earned over $24 million from NFL contracts alone.
Maye’s wealth extends beyond his playing salary. As a first-round quarterback in a high-profile media market, he has already secured endorsements with Lowe’s, Nike, and Procter & Gamble, building on opportunities he explored as one of college football’s top quarterbacks.
For instance, during his time at UNC, Maye signed an NIL deal with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s energy drink brand, ZOA. He was rumored to have been offered $5 million in NIL money to transfer, but denied those rumors, calling them “not really reality” in an interview with ESPN.
Even with these early endorsements, Maye’s NIL valuation stood at $1.2 million during his collegiate career, an impressive start for a young quarterback just beginning his NFL journey.
New England Patriots’ Insights for Week 11
Team: New England’s eight wins on the season match the total from the last two seasons combined.
QB: Drake Maye’s 75.6 (C) QBi in Week 10 against the Buccaneers was his second-lowest of the season.
Offense: The Patriots have scored 29.3 PPG during their seven-game winning streak.
Defense: New England leads the NFL in allowing 79.2 rush yards per game. Last season, the Patriots ranked 23rd, allowing 131.4 rush yards per game.
Fantasy: TreVeyon Henderson broke off a 55-yard touchdown against the Bucs: Rhamondre Stevenson has one 35+ yard touchdown rush during his NFL career.