Peyton Manning

Senior Associate Director

After an 18-year NFL career that included being the first person selected in the 1998 NFL Draft, two Super Bowl victories, five MVP awards, and a first-ballot Hall of Fame induction. Along with his enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, he is also enshrined in the Louisiana, Tennessee, Indiana, Colorado and the UT Athletics Sports Halls of Fame.

Peyton continues to influence the game. His relentless preparation and leadership now extend beyond the field, shaping young athletes, engaging in philanthropy, and pioneering new projects in sports media.

Post-NFL Career and Media

Peyton founded Omaha Productions, a media company producing award-winning sports content, including "Peyton's Places" on ESPN+. He also co-hosts the Emmy-winning "ManningCast" on ESPN's Monday Night Football with his brother Eli.

For the past three years, Peyton and Eli have served as head coaches in the NFL Pro Bowl, bringing new energy to the event.

NFL Career

Regarded as one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history, Peyton set numerous league records and led both the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos to Super Bowl victories. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame (2021) as a first-ballot selection.

His many accomplishments include:

  • 5x NFL MVP (most in league history)

  • 2x Super Bowl Champion (XLI, 50)

  • Super Bowl MVP (XLI)

  • 14x Pro Bowl selection

  • 7x First-team All Pro Selection

  • 4x NFL Passing Leader

  • NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2012)

  • Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year (2005)

  • Named to the NFL's 100 All Time Team (2019)

The Colts retired his No. 18 jersey in 2017 and honored him with a statue at Lucas Oil Stadium. In 2021, he was unanimously elected as the 35th member of the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame.

Collegiate Career

A College Football Hall of Fame inductee (2017), Peyton set 42 NCAA, SEC, and Tennessee records, winning the Davey O'Brien, Maxwell and the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award in 1997. His No. 16 jersey was retired by Tennessee.

High School

He attended Isidore Newman High School in New Orleans and was an All-American, All-State and All-District pick at QB. He was selected the Gatorade Circle of Champions National Player of the Year.

Community Impact

Through his PeyBack Foundation, Peyton has supported at-risk youth programs. He also founded Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at St. Vincent and has been honored for his philanthropy with awards such as the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year and the Bart Starr Award.

Peyton and his wife Ashley reside in Denver with their twins, daughter Mosley and son Marshall.