Drew Bledsoe

American football quarterback and coach

Drew Bledsoe - American football quarterback and coach
Born

February 14th, 1972
53 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for the New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills, and Dallas Cowboys. Bledsoe was selected as the first overall pick in the 1993 NFL Draft by the Patriots. He led the team to Super Bowl XXXI in 1997. Later, transitioned to coaching after retiring from professional play and contributed to football development.

Selected first overall in the 1993 NFL Draft

Led the New England Patriots to Super Bowl XXXI

Played 14 seasons in the NFL

Named to the Pro Bowl three times

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