Drew Brees Wife, Kids, Family, Height, Weight, Scar, Net Worth, Salary

Quick Facts

It takes great sacrifice to be a star; Drew Brees isn’t just a star but an extraordinary star. He is a professional American football player, associated with NFL’s New Orleans Saints where he plays as a quarterback. Following his outstanding performance as a college football player, Brees got drafted by San Diego Chargers where he kicked off his professional career in 2001.

He led New Orleans Saints in 2009 to win the Super Bowl XLIV and he was also honored as the Most Valuable Player of the competition. He has featured in the ProBowl, all-star competition for eleven times and has also received numerous awards and recognition for his outstanding performances.

In addition to being an extraordinary football player, Brees is also a philanthropist and has founded several foundations including Brees Dream Foundation which he established with his wife Brittany in order to support cancer patients and for research. Also, the star has been involved in various promotions and Pro Sports Team Challenge to help raise money for charity.

While he was still the United States President, Barrack  appointed Drew Brees as co-chair of the President’s Council of Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition alongside Dominique Dawes.

Read on to find out everything you need to know about the American Football Quarterback

Drew Brees’ Bio

Drew Christopher Brees was born in Austin, Texas, in the United States on January 15, 1979. He was born from the lineage of Athletic stars, his father played basketball for Texas A&M Aggie’s Men’s Team while his mother was an all-state champion in sports during high school. His uncle Marty Akins was an All-Southwest Conference quarterback in 1975 while his paternal grandfather Ray Akins was an all-time great coach in Texas High School football history. He has a younger brother named Reid Brees and they were raised by their father Eugene Wilson Brees II who is a prominent lawyer and their mother Mina Ruth Akins who is also an attorney.

At the age of seven, his parents got divorced and were granted equal custody of their two children. This made Drew and his brother share their time in both parents’ homes. They also have a half-sister named Audrey from their father’s remarriage. He attended Westlake High School in Austin Texas where he featured in basketball as well as baseball.

During his high school, Drew led his school club to finish top in the regular season and also win a state championship. After his graduation, he enrolled at Purdue University in 1997 where he obtained a degree in Industrial Management and there he was a quarterback for Purdue’s team called Boilermakers. He emerged two-time Heisman finalist which catapulted his team to participate in Big Ten Championship as well as the Rose Bowl in 2000. Following his outstanding performance, he was honored with the Maxwell Award for being the nation’s top collegiate player and he won the National Football Foundation Scholarship as well as the Academic All-American Player of the Year Award.

Professional Career

After his graduation from Purdue in 2000, Drew started his professional career in 2001 when he was drafted by San Diego Chargers. He made his first appearance against Kansas City Chiefs in November 2001. He earned a spot as a full-time starter with the club in 2002 and subsequently, in 2004, he led the team to the playoffs. In 2005, he left San Diego Chargers following the end of his career and later signed up with New Orleans Saints in a six-year contract for $60 million in 2006. His move to New Orleans was faced with some difficulties as the City was still undergoing recovery from the devastating Hurricane Katrina.

However, Drew Brees has been with the club till date and has been regarded as one of their best quarterbacks. He led the Saints to a winning Super Bowl XLIV in 2009 and he was also awarded the most valuable player of the tournament. He set a new NFL record of completing 5,476 passing yards in 2011 and in 2012; his contract was renewed with another five-year contract deal for $100 million, the highest contract ever signed in NFL. Also, in 2018, the elite quarterback penned another $50 million two-year contract with $27 million guaranteed with the Saints.

Scar

A closer look at the New Orleans Saints Star Drew Brees, you would notice a scar on his face. The scar which is very obvious and is often used to make fun of the superstar is actually a birthmark. It’s quite unusual to see a celebrity having such a big scar on his face. Time without number a lot of people including Oprah Winfrey at the very first encounter with Brees had thought it was a lipstick smudge and tried wiping it off.

When he was a child people often made fun of him for being different and called him all sorts of names which he considered hurtful. Right now, he has garnered fame and also has the choice of either removing the scar or using it to pass a message. Brees never considered a plastic surgery despite having the needed resources to get it done. He rather sees the birthmark as a mark of uniqueness and as something that makes him special in his own way.

Additionally, for those anticipating if he would remove it or not, Drew says as long as there are no health issues associated with it, it stays right there. The Star has been using the scar as a medium to show the world that being different is good and won’t hold you back from achieving greatness, it would rather help you get there.

Family – Wife / Kids

Drew Brees has been married to Brittany Dudchenko since February 2003. The couple met at a party during their college days at Purdue University. At the time, Drew was a sophomore and always messes things up whenever he was close to her. After a while, Brees mustered the courage to take Brittany out on a date and that was how their great love story began. In February 2003, the couple tied the knot in a small wedding. They are blessed with four children – three sons named Callen, Bowen, and Baylen, and a daughter named Rylen Brees.

However, in 2006, after the devastating hurricane Katrina, Brees signed up with the New Orleans Saints and moved with his wife Brittany to New Orleans where they started a family. Their four children were born in New Orleans and are being raised there as well. The love bond between Brees and Brittany has continued to grow and they are living happily with their children. They usually spend their vacation in their home at San Diego and there’s no news or sign of divorce yet between the couple.

Body Measurements – Height / Weight

The outstanding New Orleans hitman is very masculine and has an attractive personality. He has an athletic bodybuild with body measurements (Chest, Biceps, and Waist) of 46-41-36 inches. Drew is very tall, standing at 6 feet and weighs 95 kg. He has blue eyes and light-brown hair.

Net Worth and Salary Earnings

The talented superstar Drew Brees has made a huge fortune from his career; he currently has a net worth of $130 million. Brees’ annual salary earnings amount to $22 million.

Additionally, Brees alongside his wife Brittany established a foundation named Brees Dream Foundation in 2003. The foundation has contributed immensely to the improvement of cancer patients as well as providing educational opportunities for families and children in need.

Brees is also active on social media platforms including and

Quick Facts about Drew Brees / Wiki

Birth Name: Drew Christopher Brees

Date of Birth: January 15, 1979

Birth City: Austin, Texas, United States

Birth Sign: Capricorn

Nationality: American

Ethnicity: White

Education: Purdue University

Profession: Professional football quarterback

Height: 6 feet (1.83m)

Weight: 95 kg (209 lbs)

Marital Status: married

Spouse: Brittany Dudchenko (m. 2003 – date)

Children: 4 (Bowen, Baylen, Callen, and Rylen)

Salary: $22 million

Net Worth: $130 million

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