Drew Brees was inducted into the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame Wednesday, cementing his place as one of the greatest Saints players in history.
Brees was the most recent player to join this distinguished group, which began each year in 1988 with Archie Manning as the initial inductee.
Drew spent 15 years in New Orleans after departing the Chargers after just five years. He set multiple records in New Orleans and retired as one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history.
Officially, here are his stats from his 15 years in New Orleans.
68,010 passing yards, 491 touchdowns, and 68.8% completion rate. He finished his 20-year career with 80,358 yards, 571 touchdowns, and a completion rate of 67.7%.
Drew’s Hall of Fame induction will not be his last. When the year 2026 arrives, Brees will be eligible to enter the NFL Hall of Fame, where he is a surefire first-ballot selection.
Brees overcame the stereotype of being a diminutive quarterback, standing purportedly 6 feet tall but closer to 5-11, and paved the way for the NFL to take chances on players who did not have the usual stature, such as Peyton Manning.
In the NFL, there are some quarterbacks that are approximately 6 feet tall and have had lengthy, successful careers. Baker Mayfield recently saw a career comeback in Tampa Bay, while Bryce Young was taken first overall, as was Caleb Williams, all of whom are closer in stature to Drew Brees.
Congratulations, Drew!
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