If you are a fan of the National Football League (NFL) team New Orleans Saints, then you have heard the name of retired football player Drew Brees. Drew spent his 14 years playing for New Orleans as a quarterback. Before joining Orleans in 2006, Brees was a member of the NFL’s San Diego Chargers.

The NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2008, 2011), Drew Christopher Brees, was born on January 15, 1979, in Dallas, Texas. His parents, Eugene Wilson Brees II and Mina Ruth, were attornies. Drew started playing football during his high school days. He attended Austin Westlake High School and played for their football teams.

After his retirement, Drew joined NBC Sports and began working as a color analyst till May 2022. He now lives the happiest life with his wife and children. Here are the details of Drew’s marital life with Brittany Dudchenko.

Drew Brees And Brittany Dudchenko Are College Sweethearts

We have heard that most sports personalities who find their love in high school or University have a successful love life. The same thing happened in the case of footballer Drew. Brees shares a healthy relationship with his wife Brittany, whom he met while attending the University.

The former New Orleans Saints quarterback player Drew Brees met his now-wife, Brittany Dudchenko at Purdue University
Image: The former New Orleans Saints quarterback player Drew Brees met his now-wife, Brittany Dudchenko, at Purdue University
Source: Instagram @drewbrees

Drew, who has excellent football skills, gets proffered by two colleges, Purdue and Kentucky, after completing high school. Later, Brees chose Purdue University, Indiana, where he had his encounter with his future wife.

Drew and Brittany met while they were in their sophomore and junior year. And the player was caught instantly by her beauty and fell in love with her. Speaking to CBS News, Brees said, “I met Brittany when I was a sophomore, and she was a junior. And the first time I met her, I instantly knew, “I’m gonna marry this woman.”

Additionally, Brittany graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership and supervision. And Drew graduated with an industrial management degree.

Tied The Wedding Knot In 2003

Drew and Brittany did not wait long to take their romantic dating life to another level. In February 2002, athlete Drew proposed to his girlfriend.

Brittany and Drew walked down the wedding aisle in February 2003. The couple tied the wedding knot in an intimate ceremony held in the attendance of their friends and family members. Drew wore a black suit with a white shirt on the big day. Similarly, Brittany looked gorgeous, wearing a strapless gown with pearl drop earrings and a necklace.

Drew Brees and Brittany Dudchenko tied the wedding knot in February 2003 after sharing engagement ring in 2002
Photo: Drew Brees and Brittany Dudchenko tied the wedding knot in February 2003 after sharing an engagement ring in 2002
Source: Instagram @drewbrees

Mr. and Mrs. Bress are now sharing a healthy marital life. Drew and his beloved wife Brittany have celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary. Brittany has kept her social media profiles private. But, Drew never misses a chance to share pictures with his spouse Brittany on his Instagram account.

On February 9, 2020, Drew shared their wedding image to wish her on their 17th anniversary, writing, “Happy 17th Anniversary to the love of my life!!! You inspire me everyday!“

Drew Brees, Father Of Four Children

Drew Brees and his wife Brittany shared four kids from the marital affair. The Brees family extended to three on January 15, 2009, welcoming their first son, Baylen Robert Brees.

: Drew Brees and Brittany Dudchenko Brees's four adorable children, Baylen Robert, Bowen Christopher, and Callen Christian, and Rylen Judith Brees (daughter)
Snap: Drew Brees and Brittany Dudchenko Brees’s four adorable children, Baylen Robert, Bowen Christopher, and Callen Christian, and Rylen Judith Brees (daughter)
Source: Instagram @drewbrees

Later, on October 19, 2010, Brittany gave birth to their second son, Bowen Christopher Brees. Similarly, their third son Callen Christian Brees was born on August 15, 2012. Finally, the Brees boys got their younger sister, Rylen Judith Brees, on August 25, 2014.

The Brees siblings live in the limelight and have the greatest time with their celebrity parents. The 13-years-old Baylen Robert, Bowen Christopher, 12, and the ten-year-old Callen Christian follow in their father Drew’s footsteps. They play for the school’s football team.

Drew Brees’s Involvement In Philanthropic Works

The 6-feet-0-inch (183 cm) tall Drew and his beloved wife Brittany are philanthropists. Mr. and Mrs. Brees are the founders of the non-profit making organization, The Brees Dream Foundation. The married duo established the foundation in 2003 to “improve the quality of life for cancer patients and provide care, education, and opportunities for children and families in need.”

Photo: Drew Brees and Brittany Brees are the founders of The Brees Dream Foundation
Source: Drew Brees Foundation

The Brees Dream Foundation has helped numerous people and groups affected by Hurricane Katrina, COVID-19, and other pandemics. It has also teamed up with the organization to raise funds. Dream Brees Foundation and Ochsner Health System partnered to establish healthcare posts in Louisiana in July 2020.

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