The time has come.
Drew Brees — the man who rewrote the record books, lifted a city after tragedy, and gave the New Orleans Saints their first and only Super Bowl title — is officially expected to become immortalized in football history. According to analysts, the Saints legend is a first-ballot lock to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2025.
And honestly, how could he not be?
Preseason action officially returned Thursday night with the annual Hall of Fame Game, where the NFL celebrated its 2025 class, featuring stars like Eric Allen, Jared Allen, Antonio Gates, and Sterling Sharpe. But already, eyes are shifting to next year’s class — and right at the top of the list is Drew Brees.
NFL Network’s Adam Rank made it clear: “I don’t see Brees having to wait at all. He’s getting the Hall call — immediately.”
Why the confidence? The résumé speaks for itself.
Brees played 20 seasons in the NFL, first with the San Diego Chargers (2001–2005) and then with the New Orleans Saints (2006–2020). It was in New Orleans where he cemented his legacy. After Hurricane Katrina devastated the city, Brees didn’t just become a quarterback — he became a symbol of hope, strength, and resilience.
In 2009, he delivered the unthinkable: a Super Bowl title for New Orleans, taking down Peyton Manning and the Colts while earning Super Bowl MVP honors. That win wasn’t just a trophy. It was healing. It was history. And it forever changed the Saints’ place in the NFL.
But beyond the emotional impact, the numbers are just as overwhelming.
13-time Pro Bowler
2-time NFL Offensive Player of the Year
NFL’s passing yards leader — SEVEN times
5 of the 15 total 5,000-yard passing seasons in NFL history
Over 80,000 career passing yards and 571 touchdown passes
Brees retired as the NFL’s all-time leader in passing yards, a record since broken by Tom Brady — but his influence still echoes through every dome and stadium across the league.
Now entering his first year of Hall of Fame eligibility, Brees headlines a class that also includes longtime Chargers and Colts quarterback Philip Rivers — the very player who replaced him in San Diego after a career-altering injury.
That twist of fate sent Brees to New Orleans — and the rest became legend.
The Saints haven’t quite found that level of quarterback magic since his departure, but his legacy remains the blueprint. He turned a franchise that was once called “The Aints” into champions. He’s one of the rare figures who transcended team loyalty. Whether you’re a Saints fan, a football fan, or simply a fan of greatness — you respect Drew Brees.
And come 2025, barring a miracle-level snub, the bronze bust awaits.
It’s not just about stats. It’s about heart, impact, and the kind of unshakable excellence that defines Hall of Fame greatness. Drew Brees didn’t just play the game. He elevated it.
Get ready, Canton.
