Drew Bledsoe

Passing attempts	6,717
Passing completions	3,839
Completion percentage	57.2%
TD–INT	251–206
Passing yards	44,611
Passer rating	77.1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Drew Bledsoe
	Bledsoe in 2012
No. 11
Position	Quarterback
Personal information
Born	February 14, 1972; Ellensburg, Washington, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight	238 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High school	Walla Walla (Walla Walla, Washington)
College	Washington State (1990–1992)
NFL draft	1993: 1st round, 1st overall pick
Career history
	New England Patriots (1993–2001); Buffalo Bills (2002–2004); Dallas Cowboys (2005–2006);
Awards and highlights
	Super Bowl champion (XXXVI); 4× Pro Bowl (1994, 1996, 1997, 2002); NFL passing yards leader (1994); New England Patriots All-1990s Team; New England Patriots Hall of Fame; Second-team All-American (1992); Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year (1992); First-team All-Pac-10 (1992); Second-team All-Pac-10 (1991); State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame (2012); Pac-12 Conference Hall of Honor (2022); NFL records Most pass attempts in a game: 70; Most overtime touchdown passes: 4;
Career NFL statistics
Passing attempts
Passing attempts	6,717
Passing completions	3,839
Completion percentage	57.2%
TD–INT	251–206
Passing yards	44,611
Passer rating	77.1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Drew McQueen Bledsoe (born February 14, 1972) is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons, primarily with the New England Patriots. He played college football for the Washington State Cougars, receiving second-team All-American honors and winning Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year in 1992. Bledsoe was selected first overall in the 1993 NFL draft by the Patriots, where he spent his first nine seasons. As the Patriots' starting quarterback, Bledsoe ended a seven-year postseason drought and led them to four playoff appearances, two division titles, and one Super Bowl appearance in Super Bowl XXXI. He was also named to three Pro Bowls and became the youngest quarterback to receive the honor in 1995.

Following a period of declining success and two consecutive seasons in which the Patriots missed the playoffs, Bledsoe suffered a near-fatal injury early in the 2001 season that led to backup Tom Brady becoming the team's starter. He was unable to regain his starting position for the remainder of the season due to Brady's success, which led to the Patriots winning their first championship in Super Bowl XXXVI, and it began a dynasty for the franchise. Bledsoe spent his next three seasons with the Buffalo Bills, where he received a fourth Pro Bowl selection, and his final two with the Dallas Cowboys.

While his tenure with the Patriots would be eclipsed by Brady, Bledsoe is recognized for helping rebuild the franchise and his role during their first Super Bowl-winning season when he relieved an injured Brady to help win the 2001 AFC Championship. For his accomplishments in New England, he was inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame in 2011.