Drew Lock
A strong-armed quarterback whose career revival as a reliable backup culminated in holding the Lombardi Trophy after a surprise Super Bowl victory.
Born 1996 (age 30)·American football player·Birthday: November 10·Millennials
Biography
Drew Lock's NFL narrative is a study in adaptation. Drafted in the second round by Denver, he was handed the keys to the franchise early, showing flashes of the big-play ability that made him a star at Missouri. His tenure as a Bronco starter, however, was a rollercoaster of highlight throws and frustrating inconsistencies. A trade to Seattle reframed his career. No longer the anointed savior, he embraced the role of understudy to Geno Smith. His value shifted from potential to preparedness, a shift that paid historic dividends. When called upon during the 2025 season, he provided steady play, and as the Seahawks' backup, he was on the sideline for their Super Bowl LX win—a tangible, ring-earning reward for a player who recalibrated his game and his mindset to find success in the league's most demanding job.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Drew was born in 1996, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Drew Was Born
The biggest hits of 1996
#1 Movie
Independence Day
Best Picture
The English Patient
#1 TV Show
ER
Drew's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1996Born
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2001Started school
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2009Became a teenager
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Could drive
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2014Could vote
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2017Turned 21
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Turned 30
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Selected by the Denver Broncos in the second round (42nd overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft.
- Started multiple seasons as quarterback for the Denver Broncos, throwing for over 4,000 yards and 25 touchdowns in his first two years.
- Served as the backup quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks in their Super Bowl LX championship season.
Did You Know?
In high school, he was also a highly touted baseball prospect as a pitcher and was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 39th round of the 2014 MLB draft.
His father, Andy Lock, played offensive line at the University of Missouri.
He set the SEC single-season record for passing touchdowns (44) during his junior year at Missouri, a record later broken.
“I think the biggest thing is just staying ready. Your number can be called at any time.”
