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Drew Brees

By James Alder, About.com

Name:

Drew Christopher Brees

Uniform Number: 9

Position:

Quarterback

Current Team:

New Orleans Saints

Other Teams:

San Diego Chargers (2001-2005)

Measurables:


Height: 6-0
Weight: 209
Birth Date: January 15, 1979
Place of Birth: Austin, Texas

High School:

Westlake High School (Westlake, TX)

College:

Purdue

Drafted:

By the San Diego Chargers in round two (No. 33 overall) of the 2001 NFL Draft.

Drafted Right After:

Todd Heap, TE Arizona State (Baltimore Ravens)

Drafted Right Before:

Quincy Morgan, WR Kansas State (Cleveland Browns)

Awards:
Pro Bowl 2004

2004 Comeback Player of the Year

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