Drew Bledsoe Drew Bledsoe stretching before a game in 2005. No. 11      Quarterback Personal information Date of birth: February 14, 1972 (1972-02-14) (age 39) Place of birth: Ellensburg, Washington High School: Walla Walla Height: 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) Weight: 238 lb (108 kg) Career information College: Washington State NFL Draft: 1993 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1 Debuted in 1993 for the New England Patriots Last played in 2006 for the Dallas Cowboys Career history New England Patriots (1993–2001) Buffalo Bills (2002–2004) Dallas Cowboys (2005–2006) Career highlights and awards 4× Pro Bowl selection (1994, 1996, 1997, 2002) Super Bowl champion (XXXVI) Second-team All-America (1992) 1992 Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year Other Accomplishments Career NFL statistics as of 2006 TD-INT     251-206 Yards     44,611 QB Rating     77.1 Stats at NFL.com Drew McQueen Bledsoe (born February 14, 1972) is a former football quarterback in the National Football League, best known as the starting quarterback for the New England Patriots from 1993-2001. During the 1990s and early 2000s, he was perceived to be the face of the Patriots franchise. Bledsoe, a Pro Bowler, All-American for the Washington State Cougars and #1 overall draft pick in the 1993 NFL Draft, announced his retirement from the sport on April 11, 2007..