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Watch: Drake Maye’s brothers send new Patriots QB heartwarming video message after being drafted

Maye’s three older brothers, Beau, Cole, and Luke, originally pranked Drake with a funny video message that had Drake keeled over in laughter.

By Kaley Brown

April 26, 2024

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The Patriots’ new quarterback, Drake Maye, was presented with a video message from his three brothers after getting drafted third overall on Friday night.

Expecting words of encouragement and praise from older brothers Beau, Cole, and Luke, the trio pranked him with a hilarious video using only a handful of words.

“Pretty boy,” Cole said to start the message.

“Overrated,” Luke followed up with.

“A [expletive],” Beau said directly into the camera with a smile on his face.

The simple phrases, a reference to a viral clip from ESPN’s 2011 documentary called “The Fab Five”, come from 1990s Michigan basketball players Juwan Howard, Ray Jackson, Jimmy King, and Jalen Rose explaining how they feel about rival Duke player Christian Laettner.

The short but hilarious video message left the youngest Maye keeled over in laughter.

“Are y’all serious? Are you serious?” Maye said with a big smile on his face. “I was getting emotional for a sec, but I’m laughin’ now. Who let ‘em say that?”

The three brothers, all of whom played Division I sports, did record a real, meaningful video for Maye to watch after being selected by New England. 

“We really want to just talk to you about just how proud we are of you and just what you’re about to embark on your life, man,” Luke said to begin the video. “This is a really special moment for you, for our family, and we couldn’t be happier as three of your best friends, guys who have been through a lot with you.

“We’re just very proud of you and just want you to know how much we support you and how much we’re there for you moving forward.” Luke plays professional basketball overseas and played the sport under Roy Williams at UNC for four years.

“Your whole life you’ve been looking up to us, both physically and metaphorically,” Cole said next, fumbling his words a bit, which made Drake laugh. “…It’s pretty special to see what you’ve done over the past couple years and what you’ve worked to your entire life. I couldn’t be happier for you and at times I find myself smiling when I think about what you’ve done and how you carry yourself and how you compete out on the field. 

“It’s exactly what mom and dad always talked about: Being the nicest guy off the field, but when you step between those lines, it’s game on. I think you’ve embodied that and I’m really proud as a brother. God, I can’t wait for the next chapter.” Cole won the 2017 College World Series as a member of the Florida Gators.

“God, it feels like just the other day we were eight and nine sleeping in the same bedroom, but now here we are,” Beau said as the final speaker. “Super happy for you. I can’t say enough good things about you, man. I’m your biggest fan. … I’m excited to continue to watch you play. I think I speak for all of us when I say there’s nobody that we’d rather have represent our family in a new city, on a new team, meeting new people, than you, man. 

“You’re humble, you’re a competitor, you’re a great guy. … I’m fired up. I am fired up. Happy for you man, just continue to be you. That’s all I can say, continue to be you.” Beau played basketball at UNC in 2022-23.

Drake was visibly emotional while listening to his brothers’ kind messages.

“Oh, man. Are y’all serious? First off, you gotta learn how to talk in front of a camera. They’re all rookies,” he said upon the video ending. “I love you guys. I appreciate all the support. I’m glad we got to spend this moment together. … Y’all been the three best older brothers I could ask for. … Love you guys, and that message was awesome, man. Made my night.”