Eli Manning

 
Super Bowl MVP

Elisha Nelson Manning -
Born: January 3, 1981 in
New Orleans, Louisiana.

Starting quarterback of the New York Giants football team.

#1 overall pick in the 2004 NFL draft out of the University of Mississippi, where he holds 45 single-game, season and career records.

Son of Archie Manning and brother of Peyton Manning.

Was drafted by the San Diego Chargers as the 1st draft pick overall in the 2004 NFL Draft. He refused to play in San Diego, and was drafted to New York Giants for Philip Rivers. When New York Giants played against the San Diego Chargers in Mannings rookie year, New York lost.

On September 10, 2006 Eli and his older brother Peyton made NFL history when it was the first time in NFL History two brothers who play starting quarterback played against each other.

Eli is engaged to his longtime girlfriend Abby McGrew.

Got his first name, Elisha, from his father's middle name.

In 2008, he led The New York Giants to the Super Bowl XLII victory over Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. He was named MVP.