Eli Manning

Eli Manning is a retired American football player from Louisiana. He played in the National Football League as a quarterback for the New York Giants, becoming one of the most celebrated players in their team history and in the NFL.

Player Profile, High School, and College Career

Eli Nelson Manning was born on January 3, 1981, in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. He stands 196 cm tall, and his weight was last listed at 99 kilograms or 218 pounds.

His brothers Cooper Manning and Peyton Manning also played in the NFL.

He attended Isidore Newman School in New Orleans. Later, he committed to play for the University of Mississippi. While at Ole Miss, he received several accolades, including being awarded the Maxwell Award in 2003. He was also a finalist for the Walter Camp Player of the Year Award and the William V Camplell Trophy in the same year.

Later, Manning would be inducted into the University of Mississippi Hall of Fame.

Professional Career

He was selected by the New York Giants as the first overall pick of the 2004 NFL Draft. Mannin would go on to spend his entire career with the giants – winning 2 Super Bowl Championships (XLII and XLVI) and being named as the Super Bowl MVP each time.

Manning also led the Giant to two NFC Championships and four Pro Bowls. He is also the team’s longest tenured player, playing for them for 16 seasons.

He is tied for the record of the longest touchdown pass with 99 yards. In addition, he also has the most passing years in a single season with 1,219 – set in 2011.

Retirement

When he retired, Peyton became an Analyst for ESPN. He also hosts his own show on the network – Eli’s Places.

Career Highlights:

• 2007, 2011 – Super Bowl champion
• 2007, 2011 – Super Bowl MVP
• 2016 – Walter Payton Award
• 2003 – Maxwell Trophy