The 31 players somehow drafted before Drew Brees in 2001

Drew Brees continues to break records. The New Orleans Saints great was the 32nd pick in 2001. Who went before him?

Drew Brees

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Drew Brees was a high school star in Texas, thrived at Purdue in college and was taken in the second round by the Chargers. He eventually moved to New Orleans as a free agent and has had a record-setting career as a Saint. Pretty amazing he lasted until the 32nd pick of the draft in 2001.