Who is Drew Christopher Brees?

Who is Drew Christopher Brees, born on January 15, 1979. Brees is known in Dallas, Texas, as a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons. He got his nickname "Breesus" due to his ability to perform seemingly miraculous feats on the football field, reminiscent of the biblical figure Jesus. Brees attended Westlake High School in Austin, Texas, and later went on to play college football at Purdue University.

Drew Brees was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the second round (32nd overall) of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played for the Chargers until 2005 before signing with the New Orleans Saints in 2006, where he spent the remainder of his career.

Brees is married to Brittany Dudchenko, and together they have four children: Baylen, Bowen, Callen, and Rylen. The family resides in New Orleans, Louisiana, where Brees has remained deeply involved in philanthropic work and community service.

Since his retirement from the NFL in 2021, Drew Brees has been

involved in various business ventures, broadcasting opportunities, and continues to support numerous charitable causes. He joined Purdue University's football team as an interim assistant coach in 2022 and remains an influential figure in the world of football.

Drew Brees

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Position:	Quarterback
Personal information
Born:	January 15, 1979 (age 45) Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	209 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school:	Westlake (Austin, Texas)
College:	Purdue (1997–2000)
NFL draft:	2001 / Round: 2 / Pick: 32
Career history
As a player:
San Diego Chargers (2001–2005) New Orleans Saints (2006–2020)
As a coach:
Purdue (2022) Interim assistant coach
Career highlights and awards
Super Bowl champion (XLIV) Super Bowl MVP (XLIV) 2× NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2008, 2011) Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year (2006) NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2004) First-team All-Pro (2006) 4× Second-team All-Pro (2008, 2009, 2011, 2018) 13× Pro Bowl (2004, 2006, 2008–2014, 2016–2019) 7× NFL passing yards leader (2006, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2014–2016) 4× NFL passing touchdowns leader (2008, 2009, 2011, 2012) 2× NFL passer rating leader (2009, 2018) 6× NFL completion percentage leader (2009–2011, 2017–2019) Art Rooney Award (2018) NFLPA Alan Page Community Award (2012) Bart Starr Award (2011) AP Athlete of the Year (2010) SI Sportsperson of the Year (2010) Bert Bell Award (2009) George Halas Award (2007) Maxwell Award (2000) 2× Third-team All-American (1999, 2000) 2× Graham–George Offensive Player of the Year (1998,[a] 2000) 2× First-team All-Big Ten (1999, 2000) Second-team All-Big Ten (1998) NFL records Highest completion percentage in a season: 74.4% (2018) Highest completion percentage in a game (minimum 14 pass attempts): 96.7% Most touchdown passes in a game: 7 (tied) Most consecutive games with at least 1 touchdown pass: 54 Most career 5,000 yard seasons: 5[1]
Career NFL statistics
Passing attempts: 10,551 Passing completions: 7,142 Completion percentage: 67.7% TD–INT: 571–243 Passing yards: 80,358 Passer rating: 98.7 Rushing yards: 752 Rushing touchdowns: 25
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR