Drew Brees enshrined in Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 4:29 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Drew Brees will be officially enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend, nearly 28 years after his college debut at Purdue. Brees first took the field as a starting quarterback for Purdue on August 30, 1998, leading the team in a significant game against USC. Despite a promising start, Purdue lost that game 27-17. His college career laid the foundation for his later success in the NFL, where he became a record-setting quarterback. The enshrinement marks a culmination of his impressive football journey and success at both the collegiate and professional levels.
- •Brees will be enshrined this weekend in Canton.
- •He made his starting debut for Purdue on August 30, 1998.
- •Purdue lost their game against USC 27-17.
- •Brees' college career began a journey to NFL success.
- •His performance at Purdue was pivotal for the program's growth.
- 4:29 PMYahoo Sports — Welcome to Canton, Drew Brees
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