Drew Brees is a former American Football Player who last played for the New Orleans Saints in the National Football League (NFL). Brees who was the no. 32 pick in the 2001 NFL Draft, is among the select few quarterbacks who have started in their 40s in the history of the NFL. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers (Los Angeles Chargers). Brees set the records in passing yards (78,422) and touchdowns (555), which were later broken by Tom Brady. Brees led the NFL in passing yards seven times and TD passes four times. Following his retirement, Brees joined NBC Sports as a game analyst on the Notre Dame broadcasts of the network, on Saturdays and then on Sundays, as a studio analyst for NBC's "Football Night in America”. He left NBC after May 15th, 2022.
Brees used to play baseball, basketball, and football during high school and secured a record-breaking win for his high school football team, the Austin Westlakes followed by a state championship. He was named amongst the Top 5 Most Valuable Offensive Players in Texas high schools. After finishing his secondary education, Brees committed to Purdue University where he played for the Purdue Boilermakers for four years from 1997-2000. As a Boilermaker, Drew etched his name into the Big Ten Conference and Purdue University record books. The XLIV Super Bowl champion was inducted into the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame on October 17th, 2024.
Who Is Drew Brees' wife, Brittany Brees?
Brittany Brees is from Syracuse, Indiana where she completed her schooling years at Wawasee High School before embarking on higher education at Purdue University. Being a model and philanthropist has only amplified her dedication to humanitarian causes.
Brittany was born to Pete Dudchenko & Kathie Dudchenko. Alongside Drew Brees, they steer The Brees Dream Foundation which was established following the demise of Brittanys' aunt due to cancer.
Additionally 'Operation Kids' is another organization that both Brittany & Drew have supported which focuses on empowering children through sports alongside afterschool programs & child care facilities.
Brittany Brees' Net Worth
While some people may define themselves by their occupation or career trajectory that's not the case for Brittany whose reported net worth reaches up to $4 million. Brittany is a true family woman and takes pride in being a great mother and a wife. In honor of their shared home state of Louisiana both Brees spouses have pledged an astounding sum of money amounting to nearly $5 million; undoubtedly making it clear that their philanthropic efforts extend far beyond just professional football fields.
What is Brittany Brees' age?
Brittany Brees was born on September 18, 1976. As of 2024, she is 48 years old.
How did Drew Brees meet his wife?
Drew and Brittany were introduced while studying at Purdue University as Sophomore students however got better acquainted while celebrating at a campus party marking his 20th birthday where neither knew what lay ahead of them in terms of Love which took six long months before either could muster up enough of courage needed just so an opportunity could be grasped upon as true compatibility. Moreover, getting to know one another better would set them on the right path leading towards a committed relationship which eventually led to marriage in 2003 after several years of being together.
How many kids do Drew and Brittany have?
The joys of parenthood are well known to Drew and Brittany who have been raising a beautiful family of four kids together. Baylen Robert Brees started off this journey for them when he arrived in this world back in 2009. Then came Bowen Cristopher Bree just a year later in October followed by Callen Christian Bree whom they welcomed very recently on a sunny day in August of 2021. Their adorable daughter Rylen Judith Bree completed their wonderful quartet as she arrived into this world back in August 2014.
FAQs
A. Drew Brees attended Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.
A. During his NFL career, Drew Brees has been selected to 15 Pro Bowls, won 12 division titles, five NFC championships, and one Super Bowl title. He is also the all-time NFL leader in passing yards and completion percentage.
A. Drew Brees retired from the NFL in 2021 after a 20-year career.