Drew Brees was drafted No. 32 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 287 regular-season games · 19 seasons as a starter · 167 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #32
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2001
- NFL games
- 287
- Years as starter
- 19
- Career AV
- 1671st at Purdue
- Pro Bowls
- 13
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Drew Brees came off the board in 2001.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
Purdue
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
287 regular-season games · 19 seasons as a starter · 167 career approximate value
- Games played
- 287
- Seasons as a starter
- 19
- Career approximate value
- 1671st among Purdue picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2716% of career value
- Final season
- 202019 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 1× All-Pro · 13× Pro Bowl
Around pick 32
Who came off the board on either side of Drew Brees.
Miami · 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
Arizona State · 2× Pro Bowl
Kansas State
Nebraska · 3× Pro Bowl
Purdue in the 2001 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Purdue
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Drew Brees in the 2001 NFL Draft
Drew Brees is a Quarterback out of Purdue selected No. 32 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2001 NFL Draft. 287 regular-season games · 19 seasons as a starter · 167 career approximate value Purdue has produced 100 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Drew Brees drafted?
Drew Brees was selected No. 32 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 2001 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/drew-brees.
What college did Drew Brees play for?
Drew Brees played college football at Purdue in the Big Ten. See every Purdue draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/purdue-boilermakers.
How did Drew Brees's NFL career turn out?
287 regular-season games · 19 seasons as a starter · 167 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 1× All-Pro · 13× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/drew-brees.