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Drake Maye Wins Bert Bell Award, Heads to Super Bowl
1 Feb
Summary
- Drake Maye named 2025 Bert Bell Award winner as top pro player.
- He leads Patriots to 14-3 record and Super Bowl berth.
- Maye is the youngest QB ever to start a Super Bowl at 23.
Drake Maye's exceptional 2025 season has been further recognized with the Bert Bell Award, honoring him as the best professional football player. This prestigious accolade follows his earlier selections as an MVP finalist and a second-team All-Pro.
Maye guided the New England Patriots to a dominant 14-3 record, securing their place in the upcoming Super Bowl. He led the league in key passing metrics, including a 72% completion rate, 8.9 yards per attempt, and a 113.5 passer rating.
At 23 years old, Maye is set to become the youngest quarterback in history to start in a Super Bowl. The award is presented annually by the Maxwell Football Club, an organization founded by Bert Bell, a Pro Football Hall of Famer.
Maye's recent accolades also include being named the All-AFC quarterback and making his second consecutive Pro Bowl. Despite a recent shoulder injury and illness, he is expected to play in the Super Bowl, aiming for the Patriots' seventh franchise title.
