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Drew Brees    

Philanthropist & Former Super Bowl MVP-Winning Quarterback for the New Orleans Saints

Drew Brees is the former 2009 Super Bowl MVP-winning quarterback for the New Orleans Saints. A native of Austin, TX, Brees attended Westlake High School and earned his Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management from Krannert School of Management at Purdue University, while lettering in football from 1997 to 2000. Brees went on to play five years with the San Diego Chargers and fifteen years with the New Orleans Saints. He has been elected to 13 Pro Bowls while being named 2004 Comeback Player of the Year, 2006 All-Pro Team, 2006 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, 2008 and 2011 NFL Offensive Player of the Year, and Super Bowl XLIV Champion and MVP.

As much pride as Brees takes in his on-field performance, he takes even more pride in his community service endeavors. Brees and his wife, Brittany, established the Brees Dream Foundation in 2003 and since then have contributed over $45,000,000 to help improve the quality of life for cancer patients and provide care, education, and opportunities for children and families in need. In addition to his personal foundation, Brees co-founded the SHIELD 1 Foundation to address the greatest needs in our communities, including but not limited to housing, healthcare, education, business opportunity, economic development, urban farming, support of HBCUs, social justice, and legislative reform.

Brees is a proud partner of the GBX Group, Jimmy Johns, Walk-Ons Enterprises, Football N America, Smalls Sliders, and Franworth. He participates as a Board Member for Surf Sports, Stretch Zone, Franworth and formerly with the NFLPA and President’s Council for Fitness, Sports and Nutrition.

Brees has also proudly participated in five USO trips visiting Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan, Germany, Turkey, Djibouti, Dubai, Okinawa, and Guantanamo Bay. He currently lives with his wife Brittany and children Baylen, Bowen, Callen, and Rylen in San Diego, CA.

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Drew Brees NBC: Legendary QB out after one season as analyst
Drew Brees is done announcing football games for NBC after one season, the New York Post reported on Sunday. The future Hall of Fame quarterback had agreed to a deal as an analyst with the network before his playing days ended with the New Orleans Saints after the 2020 season. But after one fall of being a "Sunday Night Football" fill-in, Notre Dame color commentator and studio analyst, NBC has moved on.
Newly retired Drew Brees announces he's joining NBC Sports as broadcaster
Drew Brees may be retiring from football, but the 20-year NFL veteran isn't leaving the game behind. Less than 24 hours after announcing the end of his playing days, he already has his next gig lined up. In an interview on NBC's "Today Show", the longtime New Orleans Saints quarterback announced that he's joining the NBC Sports broadcast team as a football analyst.
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees retires from NFL after 20 seasons
One of the most prolific careers in NFL history has come to an end, as New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees announces he has decided to retire after 20 seasons.
Drew Brees Hosts 2nd Annual Topgolf Challenge
Austin native and New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees returned home to host his second annual Brees Topgolf Challenge on June 12. The charity golf event benefited Dell Children’s Medical Center in support of pediatric and adolescent health care in Central Texas...
Drew Brees Donates $50,000 To Help Flood Victims In Texas
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and his wife Brittany are helping families affected by major flooding in Texas.

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