10. Drew Brees

Drew Brees has had an adventurous run in his playing career to say the least. He did extremely well academically at NCAA level. He won the player of the year award Academic All-America while playing amateur for Purdue. In 2001, Brees graduated with flying colors attaining a majors in Industrial Management.

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In 2005, his team Chargers traded him for free as they feared his shoulder injury was too severe. New Orleans snatched him and many believe it to be the greatest move ever among free agent signings. In 2010 Drew Brees was voted as the “second best IQ” in NFL by Sports News.

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