Eli Manning

National Football League quarterback Eli Manning currently plays for the New York Giants.

A family affair

Manning was born the youngest child of former NFL quarterback Archie Manning. He is also the younger brother of Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning.

College career

Manning attended and played for the University of Mississippi. In 2003, he led the team to a Cotton Bowl victory and was selected for several awards including the SEC Player of the Year and the Maxwell Award, given to the top college football player in the country.

Early NFL career

Manning was originally drafted first overall in the 2004 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers. He was immediately traded to the New York Giants. He played nine games his rookie season with the Giants before taking over the starting quarterback spot in 2005.

Super Bowl XLII

Manning led the Giants to Super Bowl XLII in 2008 to face the undefeated New England Patriots. Regarded as one of the biggest upsets in the history of the league, the Giants defeated the Patriots 17-14. Manning threw a miracle pass late in the game, leading to a Giants touchdown with 35 seconds left in the game. Manning was selected as the Super Bowl MVP at the end of the game.

Personal life

Manning met Abby McGrew while the two attended college at Ole Miss. On April 19, 2008, the couple married in a private ceremony in Mexico.

Fast Facts

1. Full name: Elisha Nelson Manning
2. Born: January 3, 1981
3. Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana
4. College: Ole Miss
5. 2004: First pick in the NFL Draft
6. Created controversy when he said he would not play for the San Diego Chargers if they drafted him
7. Traded to the Giants and won Super Bowl XLII with them

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