Drew Christopher Brees, born on January 15, 1979, is a retired American football quarterback who had an illustrious 20-season career in the NFL, primarily with the New Orleans Saints. Renowned for his remarkable passing ability, Brees ranks second in career passing yards, touchdown passes, completions, and completion percentage. He broke the longstanding record for consecutive games with a touchdown pass previously held by Johnny Unitas. Brees played college football at Purdue, where he set multiple records before being drafted in the second round by the San Diego Chargers in 2001. After overcoming early career challenges, he joined the Saints, leading them to nine playoff appearances and their first Super Bowl title in 2009, earning Super Bowl MVP honors. His legacy is marked by his statistical achievements and significant impact on the game, making him one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history.
| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Name | Drew Christopher Brees |
| No. | 9 |
| Position | Quarterback |
| Born | January 15, 1979 |
| Place of Birth | Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 209 lb (95 kg) |
| High School | Westlake (Austin, Texas) |
| College | Purdue (1997–2000) |
| NFL Draft | 2001 / Round: 2 / Pick: 32 |
| Career History | San Diego Chargers (2001–2005), New Orleans Saints (2006–2020) |
| Roster Status | Retired |
| Season | Team | Passing Yards | Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | SDG | 221 | 1 |
| 2002 | SDG | 3,284 | 17 |
| 2004 | SDG | 3,159 | 27 |
| 2006 | NOR | 4,418 | 26 |
| 2008 | NOR | 5,069 | 34 |
| 2009 | NOR | 4,388 | 34 |
| 2011 | NOR | 5,476 | 46 |
| 2012 | NOR | 5,177 | 43 |
| 2015 | NOR | 4,870 | 32 |
| 2019 | NOR | 2,979 | 27 |
| 2020 | NOR | 2,942 | 24 |
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