Brian Griese

Brian Griese has transitioned from a successful NFL athlete to a dedicated quarterbacks coach and philanthropist. After leading the University of Michigan Wolverines to an undefeated season and a shared national championship in 1997, culminating in an MVP performance at the 1998 Rose Bowl, Brian Griese went on to establish a distinguished career in professional football and broadcasting. As a starter for Michigan, Griese compiled a 17-5 record before being drafted by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 1998 NFL draft. He secured a Super Bowl ring in his rookie season and, following John Elway’s retirement in 1999, became the Broncos’ starting quarterback, earning a Pro Bowl selection in 2000 and leading the NFL in Passer Rating that same year.

Griese was inducted into the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame in 2012 for his collegiate achievements. Griese’s NFL playing career spanned 12 seasons, where he also played for the Miami Dolphins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Chicago Bears. Known for his accuracy, he achieved four seasons with a completion rate over 64%, including an impressive 69.3% in 2004, leading the NFL in Completion Percentage that year. He retired from playing in 2009, having solidified his reputation as a respected professional quarterback.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Griese is a recognized philanthropist. He founded Judi’s House, a grief support center for children located in Denver, Colorado. His humanitarian efforts have been widely acknowledged, including receiving the 2011 Patterson Award for Excellence in Sports Philanthropy, the Big Ten’s Dungy-Thompson Humanitarian Award in 2014, and the Big Ten’s Ford-Kinnick Leadership Award in 2015.