By Mallory Mattingly
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is ready for the NFL AFC Championship, but more importantly, he’s ready to share the gospel through the platform God’s given him.
“I think the biggest thing is using my platform to spread the word and spread the good news,” Maye said on the WEEI show in Boston. “That’s one of the biggest things that I’ve tried to work on in my career is using my platform to inspire young kids or inspire even older people that may not be into their faith as much just to know that it’s out there for everybody.”
“One of the biggest things in my life that I’ve learned is that there’s purpose and there’s passion. My passion is football and my purpose is [being] a believer and being strong in my faith,” the athlete emphasized.
Related: CJ Stroud Gives Advice to Patriots QB Drake Maye After First 1st Career Start
Maye also spoke on the upcoming game with the Denver Broncos as well as his relationship with the Broncos’ injured quarterback Bo Nix. Nix broke his ankle at the end of the Divisional game against the Buffalo Bills.
According to Sports Spectrum, both Nix and Maye were “drafted in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft…[and] developed a friendship during their pre-draft process, training together and spending time with one another’s families. Their friendship developed over their shared faith in God.”
For more inspiring sports stories, check out Sports Spectrum.
“I got to train with Bo [during] the pre-draft and got to know him well; him and his family and his wife,” Maye said on Sunday after their win against the Houston Texans. “First off, they’re just great people. Great Christians. I’ve really enjoyed being around Bo Nix and his family. Obviously, the news was heartbreaking for the player he is, the guy he is. I’m just praying for Bo, and I know he’s going to bounce back. He’s a great player in this league. I look forward to matching up with him.”
Maye used his platform in the past to talk about his faith in God. When the Patriots beat the Baltimore Ravens on Dec. 21, the quarterback focused all his attention back on his team and his faith.
“I’m looking forward to celebrating with these guys,” he shared after the game. “Just props to them, and I just thank the good Lord — what a position I’m in in my life. Just stay strong in my faith and good things happen.”
Maye and the Patriots are set to play against the Broncos on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. on CBS.
Read Next: Oregon QB Bo Nix Wants to Point Others ‘Towards the Lord’
Questions or comments? Please write to us here.
– Content: +3