Football Player

Drew Brees

Drew Christopher Brees is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League for 20 seasons.

Drew Brees
Full Name
Drew Christopher Brees
Age
45
Birth Date
January 15, 1979
Zodiac
Capricorn
Born
United States
Height
6′ 0″

Popularity

Fame Level
% of people who know them
72%
Liked by
60%
Neutral
32%
Disliked by
8%

About

Drew Brees is an American professional football quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He is widely regarded as one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, having led the Saints to their first Super Bowl title and winning Super Bowl MVP in 2010. Brees holds numerous passing records, including most touchdown passes in a single season.

Drew Brees Timeline

1979
Drew Brees is Born
On January 15, 1979, Drew Brees was born in Austin, Texas.
1996
High School Football MVP
Brees wins the Texas 5A Player of the Year award and is named the MVP of his high school football team.
2001
1st Round NFL Draft Pick
Drew Brees is drafted 32nd overall in the 2001 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers.
2004
NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award
After coming back from a shoulder injury, Brees is named the NFL Comeback Player of the Year for the 2004 season.
2006
Signs with New Orleans Saints
Brees signs a six year deal with the New Orleans Saints.
2010
Super Bowl XLIV Champion
Leads the Saints to victory in Super Bowl XLIV, being named the Super Bowl MVP.
2020
Passing Yards Record Broken
Brees breaks Peyton Manning's record for most career passing yards in NFL history.

5 Interesting Facts about Drew Brees

1.

Record Holder for All-Time Passing Yards

Drew Brees is the all-time leader in passing yards with over 80,000 yards thrown in his career. He passed Peyton Manning’s record in 2018.

2.

11 Time Pro Bowler

Drew Brees has been selected to the Pro Bowl 11 times, the most of any quarterback in NFL history.

3.

Third Highest Passer Rating

Drew Brees has the third highest passer rating of all time with a 95.9 rating. Only Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady have higher ratings.

4.

Super Bowl Champion

Drew Brees led the New Orleans Saints to a Super Bowl Championship in 2010, defeating the Indianapolis Colts 31-17.

5.

Heisman Trophy Finalist

Drew Brees was a Heisman Trophy finalist in 1999 while playing at Purdue University. He finished fourth in the voting.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Drew Brees birthday?

Drew Brees, a former professional American football quarterback, was born on January 15, 1979, and is currently 44 years old. He is best known for his long and successful career in the NFL, where he won a Super Bowl championship with the New Orleans Saints and holds numerous records, including most passing yards and passing touchdowns in NFL history.

What is the Net Worth of Drew Brees?

Drew Brees has an estimated net worth of $160M. He is an American professional football quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. His wealth is mainly attributed to his success in football, as well as brand endorsements and business ventures.