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Peyton Manning

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Peyton Manning

Peyton Manning

National Football League

Uniform Number:

18

Position:

Quarterback

Current Team:

Indianapolis Colts

Other Teams:

None

Measurables:


Height: 6-5
Weight: 230
Birth Date: 03/24/76
Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana

High School:

Isidore Newman School (New Orleans, Louisiana)

College:

Tennessee

Drafted:

by the Colts in the first round (No. 1 overall) in 1998.

Drafted Right After:

N/A

Drafted Right Before:

Ryan Leaf, QB Washington State (San Diego)

Pro Bowl Appearances: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

Awards:
2005 Pro Bowl MVP
2005 Walter Payton Award
2004 AP NFL MVP
2004 AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year
2004 Bert Bell Award
2003 Bert Bell Award
2003 AP NFL MVP

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