New England Patriots fans lined up for hours at the Market Basket in Chelsea, Massachusetts, Tuesday for the chance to meet quarterback Drake Maye.
They came from all over the region and about 200 of them took home a signed Drake Maye poster. He also posed for lots of pictures at the event to promote Athletic Brewing. One senior couple even told him they always keep him in their prayers.
"I was here at 1 a.m. this morning. That's how long I've been standing here for. Everybody in Chelsea showed up for Drake Maye. A great day for it," said a fan from Hampton, New Hampshire.
Every fan went home with a new profile photo for social media.
"We waited in line for four hours, but it was so worth it. We're so used to seeing him on TV, so just seeing him in person was like 'Oh my God!" two young women told WBZ-TV.
Others left with a good story to tell their teacher and friends on Wednesday.
"Drake Maye is his hero and he always wanted to see him, so I had to bring him. He went to school, mom picked him up, and we brought him here so he could see his hero," said a dad with his 7-year-old.
When asked what the boy said to Maye, he answered, "I hope you go to the Super Bowl this year."
