How Old Is Drew Brees?

Last Modified Oct 19, 2024 00:56 GMT
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Drew Brees

Drew Brees is a former American Football Player who last played for the New Orleans Saints in the National Football League (NFL). Brees who was the no. 32 pick in the 2001 NFL Draft, is among the select few quarterbacks who have started in their 40s in the history of the NFL. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers (Los Angeles Chargers). Brees set the records in passing yards (78,422) and touchdowns (555), which were later broken by Tom Brady. Brees led the NFL in passing yards seven times and TD passes four times. Following his retirement, Brees joined NBC Sports as a game analyst on the Notre Dame broadcasts of the network, on Saturdays and then on Sundays, as a studio analyst for NBC's "Football Night in America”. He left NBC after May 15th, 2022.

Brees used to play baseball, basketball, and football during high school and secured a record-breaking win for his high school football team, the Austin Westlakes followed by a state championship. He was named amongst the Top 5 Most Valuable Offensive Players in Texas high schools. After finishing his secondary education, Brees committed to Purdue University where he played for the Purdue Boilermakers for four years from 1997-2000. As a Boilermaker, Drew etched his name into the Big Ten Conference and Purdue University record books. The XLIV Super Bowl champion was inducted into the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame on October 17th, 2024.

Drew Brees age

As of October 2024, Drew Brees is 45 years old. He was born in Dallas, Texas on January 15th, 1979.

Drew Brees height

Drew Brees stands tall at a height of 6 feet.

Drew Brees weight

Drew Brees weighs around 209 lb.

FAQs

A. Drew Brees played for 20 years in the NFL.

A. Drew Brees played with the Saints for the last 15 of his 20 years. He was drafted by the then San Diego Chargers and played with the franchise for the first five years.

A. Drew Brees holds a 6-2 head to head record over Tom Brady.

A. As Drew Brees retired from the game at the end of the 2020 NFL season, he will be eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame by 2026. 

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