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United States Drew Bledsoe transitioned from a prominent NFL quarterback to a successful entrepreneur in the wine industry.
Interview discusses his NFL career, Nike partnership, and rivalries.
Announcement of a partnership in the USA with the Sporting Wine Club.
Drew Bledsoe's winery partnered with Washington State to launch 'Ol' Crimson' wine supporting Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities for college athletes.
Founded Doubleback Winery specializing in Cabernet Sauvignon. Later created Bledsoe Family Winery as a second label. Has also purchased an 80-acre property in Oregon's Eola-Amity Hills AVA.
Appearance in partnership with Schwartz Sports.
Drew McQueen Bledsoe, born on February 14, 1972, in Ellensburg, Washington, was a standout athlete in high school, excelling in football, basketball, and track at Walla Walla High School. He earned first-team All-State honors in football before attending Washington State University. During his college career with the Cougars, Bledsoe quickly became a key player, leading the team to a 9-3 record in 1992, winning the Copper Bowl, and being named Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year. He set single-game passing yards (476), single-season pass completions (241), and single-season passing yards (3,246) records for Washington State before declaring for the NFL Draft after his junior year.
Bledsoe was the first overall pick in the 1993 NFL Draft, selected by the New England Patriots. He played nine seasons with the Patriots, leading them to four playoff appearances, two division titles, and a Super Bowl XXXI appearance. He earned three Pro Bowl selections during his tenure with New England. In 1994, he set single-game records with 45 completions and 70 attempts, leading a notable comeback victory. His time with the Patriots included a career-high 87.7 passer rating in 1997 with 3,706 yards and 28 touchdowns. In 2001, a significant injury led to Tom Brady taking over as starting quarterback, a turning point for both Bledsoe and the franchise. Despite this, Bledsoe played a crucial role in the Patriots’ Super Bowl XXXVI win, coming off the bench in the AFC Championship Game to lead the team to victory.
After leaving New England, Bledsoe played three seasons for the Buffalo Bills (2002-2004), where he earned a fourth Pro Bowl selection in 2002 with 4,359 passing yards and 24 touchdowns. He concluded his career with the Dallas Cowboys (2005-2006). When he retired in 2007, Bledsoe ranked among the NFL’s all-time leaders in pass attempts, completions, passing yards, and touchdown passes. His contributions to the New England Patriots were recognized with his induction into the Patriots Hall of Fame in 2011. Post-NFL, Bledsoe co-founded Doubleback Winery, cultivating Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay in Walla Walla, Washington, and has expanded its operations with a new Oregon property. He also engages in philanthropic work, establishing the Drew Bledsoe Foundation.
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