Meet Tyler Dumas, 19-year-old college student who's been hailed as the "Patriots' Raynham Ray," a facial doppelganger of quarterback Drake Maye. While Maye is gearing up for Super Bowl LX, Dumas is juggling classes and part-time work at Ryan Family Amusements in Massachusetts.
The uncanny resemblance began to surface during the Patriots' preseason, when Dumas's aunt first pointed out the striking similarities between the two men. Social media quickly took notice, with a TikTok video featuring Dumas becoming the most viewed on his employer's page. Strangers can't help but take pictures of him, comparing him to Maye.
"I think that's so cool," Dumas says about his newfound fame. "I love that people say I look like him." For Dumas, however, it's not just about the attention; it's also a badge of honor as an avid Patriots fan who's grown up idolizing Maye.
While some might let the comparisons go to their head, Dumas remains grounded. "I think I'm pretty much just going to stay Tyler," he jokes. Still, the attention has boosted his confidence, and he admits that being compared to Maye is a "pretty cool" feeling.
So, what's on Dumas's mind as Super Bowl Sunday approaches? The young Massachusetts native predicts a high-scoring Patriots win against the Seahawks, even with their formidable defense. Who knows if his football doppelgänger, Drake Maye, will ever meet him in person? Dumas hopes so one day, saying he'd "love to play pass" with Maye.
While the world may see two sides of Tyler Dumas – one as a Patriots fan and the other as an unlikely celebrity – for now, it seems this 19-year-old college student is content being just himself.
The uncanny resemblance began to surface during the Patriots' preseason, when Dumas's aunt first pointed out the striking similarities between the two men. Social media quickly took notice, with a TikTok video featuring Dumas becoming the most viewed on his employer's page. Strangers can't help but take pictures of him, comparing him to Maye.
"I think that's so cool," Dumas says about his newfound fame. "I love that people say I look like him." For Dumas, however, it's not just about the attention; it's also a badge of honor as an avid Patriots fan who's grown up idolizing Maye.
While some might let the comparisons go to their head, Dumas remains grounded. "I think I'm pretty much just going to stay Tyler," he jokes. Still, the attention has boosted his confidence, and he admits that being compared to Maye is a "pretty cool" feeling.
So, what's on Dumas's mind as Super Bowl Sunday approaches? The young Massachusetts native predicts a high-scoring Patriots win against the Seahawks, even with their formidable defense. Who knows if his football doppelgänger, Drake Maye, will ever meet him in person? Dumas hopes so one day, saying he'd "love to play pass" with Maye.
While the world may see two sides of Tyler Dumas – one as a Patriots fan and the other as an unlikely celebrity – for now, it seems this 19-year-old college student is content being just himself.
! one minute he's just a normal college student doing classes and part-time work, and next thing you know he's internet famous because of his freaky resemblance to a NFL QB 
! i feel bad for him tho, people r gonna take pics with him and stuff, that can be kinda weird 
. but at the same time, it's dope that he's getting all this attention just cuz he loves the same team as drake maye 
. i hope he enjoys his 15 mins of fame tho, coz one day it'll probably fade away 
. but if anyone could rock being a doppelganger, its tyler dumas 
I mean, sure, having a doppelganger that's a NFL QB is pretty cool and all, but Tyler seems like a total normal guy who's just trying to enjoy his life 
. He doesn't let the attention go to his head or anything, which is super refreshing 
. And can we talk about how cute it is that he hopes to play pass with Drake Maye one day? 
The fact that he's still just focusing on classes and work while all this drama unfolds is a great reminder that there's more to life than just fame 
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meanwhile i'm just over here tryna adult and do laundry without anyone thinkin im the twin of a nfl star 
maybe he'll get an invite to the super bowl and can finally meet maye and see who's got the real skills on the field lol
I gotta say, I'm both stoked and kinda weirded out by this whole situation 
. Dumas seems like a pretty cool kid who's just happy to be himself and maybe even make some new connections (like meeting his football hero). But on the other hand, it's kinda wild to think about how surreal this all is 
! As for Tyler, he seems like a chill dude who just wants to enjoy the ride 
. No need to get too caught up in the comparisons, let's just appreciate the football and have some fun 
... btw, if Tyler does ever meet Drake Maye, that'd be pretty cool 
. Would be interesting to see how Drake Maye reacts if they ever meet in person 
. it's kinda sad tbh, like, what about Dumas' own story? does he even get to enjoy being a Patriots fan or is it all about him looking like Maye 
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Tyler Dumas seems like a really cool guy, and I love that he's staying grounded despite all the attention. It's not every day you meet someone who's got your face plastered on social media because of it 
And who knows, maybe one day Dumas will get to meet Maye in person! That would be a dream come true for any Patriots fan 
. But honestly, I think what's most impressive is Dumas's confidence and good vibes - he seems like someone who's got his priorities straight 
at least he seems chill about it though, kinda cool that he's using his fame for good, like donating some of the proceeds from his TikTok vids to charity 
It's also worth noting how down-to-earth and humble Dumas is, even with all this sudden attention. He's not letting the comparisons go to his head and is still just Tyler, which is awesome. 
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And who knows, maybe one day he'll get to meet his football doppelgänger in person – that would be pretty cool! 
! As a student myself, I feel bad for him though - he has to balance school and part-time work while dealing with all this extra attention. I wish I could be as chill about it, but I'd probably freak out lol