How did Drew Brees start his career as a football quarterback?

American football quarterback Drew Brees was born in Austin, Texas, on January 15, 1979. After excelling as a quarterback at Westlake High School, he enrolled at Purdue University and led the Boilermakers to a Big Ten Championship and a Rose Bowl appearance. read more

Drew Christopher Brees (/ b r iː z /;) (born January 15, 1979) is an American football quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). After a prolific college football career at Purdue University, he was chosen by the San Diego Chargers with the first pick in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft. read more

Drew Brees was born in Austin, Texas on January 15, 1979. He grew up around football and sports in his family. Drew was an outstanding athlete playing basketball and baseball in addition to football. But it was at quarterback where he truly excelled. read more