If you saw the New England Patriots’ star quarterback on your feed today and didn’t recognize him, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Drake Maye has officially entered his “buzz cut era” and while this look is a shock to the system, the reason behind it is pure gold.On Tuesday, Mays and his wife, Ann Michael, went to Quincy, MA, for the 13th annual “Saving by Shaving” event. Hosted by Granite Telecommunications, the challenge is simple, shave your head, and Granite (along with CEO Rob Hale) donates a staggering $5,000 per person to pediatric cancer research, making it a great event for an even more good cause.

Patriots QB Drake Mays shaves head for cancer research, viral moment raises millions

Drake didn’t just come to watch, he climbed straight into the barber’s chair. In a moment that instantly went viral, Ann Michaels actually took the first swipe with the Clippers! He joked that his only previous experience cutting hair was a “COVID disaster” at his grandmother, but luckily, professionals were there to finish the job, and took the QB down to “1” guard (about 1/8th of an inch).By the time the Clippers ended, the event had raised more than $4.15 million for Boston Children’s Hospital.While fans are already debating whether the bald look gives Drake “superpowers” for the 2026 season, the move is part of a much larger commitment to the New England community.Just last week, Drake and Ann Michael launched their own nonprofit, the Mayday Family Foundation. He has already pledged to fund a full-time child life physician for the oncology floor at Boston Children’s for the next three years. If you want to see the new look in person, they’re hosting a Celebrity Softball Classic at Polar Park on May 31st.Some fans say he looks ten years younger; Others say he looks ready for a Super Bowl run. Drake’s take? She is happy to “shine the light” on children.“This is bigger than football,” Mays said after the shave. “It’s one of the best things to deal with the kids. They’re often the biggest fans of us players, and it’s a great experience to be there for them.”Drake’s new look is the real deal. She may be missing some hair, but she’s definitely gained a lot of new fans in the process.