Eli Manning is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons. He played college football at the University of Mississippi and was drafted as the first overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers. He was traded to the New York Giants, where he spent the remainder of his career. During his time with the Giants, Manning won two Super Bowls and was named MVP of both games. He retired from the NFL in 2019.