Brees played college football for the Purdue Boilermakers, where he set the Big Ten Conference records for completions, attempts, and yards. Due to questions over his height and arm strength, he was not selected until the second round of the 2001 NFL draft by the San Diego Chargers.

May 24, 2018 · Drew Brees arrived at Purdue as a little-known quarterback. He left as one of the most-decorated players in school history. He established two NCAA records, 13 Big Ten Conference records and 19 Purdue records.

Dec 15, 2022 · Drew Brees' next step in his post-playing career will put him back on a field. Brees is joining the Purdue coaching staff as an assistant for the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, the school announced...

Dec 15, 2022 · WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Purdue Football will have a familiar face assisting the program during bowl preparations this month, as former Boilermaker quarterback Drew Brees will serve as an assistant coach, it was announced on Thursday, Dec. 15, by vice president and director of athletics Mike Bobinski.

Jan 11, 2025 · Drew Brees was a three-year starter at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, where he set school and Big Ten Conference records for almost every major career passing statistic, including passing yards and touchdowns.

Dec 15, 2022 · Purdue legend Drew Brees is joining the Boilermakers as an interim assistant coach as the team prepares for its Citrus Bowl showdown with LSU on Jan. 2, the school announced Thursday.

Oct 12, 2024 · To be a part of the Renaissance in College Football, the Boilermakers should hire future Hall of Famer Quarterback Drew Brees. Purdue has had eight head coaches, including Interim head coaches since 2000, and lost their best option, Jeff Brohm, to his Alma Mater Louisville after the 2022 season.

Dec 15, 2022 · WEST LAFAYETTE — A familiar face will be on the sidelines for the Purdue football team during bowl game preparations, as former Boilermaker quarterback Drew Brees will serve as an assistant coach. Brees will lend his knowledge, acumen and experiences to the squad of current Boilers.

Dec 15, 2022 · Drew Brees is heading back to school. The former NFL star will serve as an assistant coach for Purdue, his alma matar, in preparation for the Citrus Bowl on Jan. 2.

Dec 15, 2022 · WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue athletic director Mike Bobinski announced Thursday that former quarterback Drew Brees will return to the program to serve as an assistant coach for the team's upcoming...