Drew Lock is a quarterback for the New York Giants in the NFL. He attended Missouri for college and was chosen by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2019 draft.
Drew Lock Profile Details
Full name: Andrew Stephen Lock
Birthplace: Columbia, Missouri
Date of birth: 10 November 1996
Age: 28 years old (as of 2024)
Nationality: American
Height: 1.93 m (6′ 4″)
Weight: 103 kg (228 lbs)
College: University of Missouri (2015-2018)
Profession: American footballer
Position: Quarterback
Team: New York Giants (2024)
Parents: Andy and Laura Lock
Sister: Claire
Girlfriend: Natalie Newman
Early Years
Drew Lock, hailing from Marshall, Minnesota, was born on November 10, 1996. He first began his football journey at Lee’s Summit High School in Missouri, before taking it to the next level at the University of Missouri. Lock’s exceptional talent as a quarterback shone through, with his impressive throwing arm being a notable standout in his position.
His competitive spirit and strong leadership skills caught the Tiger coaches’ eye, as he excelled in multiple sports. During his time at Lee’s Summit High School, he threw an impressive 63 touchdowns and only had 12 interceptions in his junior and senior years.
As a senior, Drew Lock was recognized as the top high school football player in the Kansas City metro area and was awarded the Kansas City Star All-Metro Player of the Year title for his impressive stats of 2,731 passing yards and 28 touchdowns.
He also received the prestigious Simone Award and was ranked as the best recruit in Missouri and the seventh-best quarterback in the country by Rivals.
According to ESPN.com, Drew Lock was the 6th top quarterback in the country and is currently ranked as the 107th best overall recruit. He participated in the Elite 11 Quarterback Camp in Beaverton, Oregon during the summer of 2014, and also played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, where he threw two touchdowns in the fourth quarter.
At the Army All-American Bowl, he was recognized as the recipient of the Felix ‘Doc’ Blanchard Award. This award celebrates the individual who has stood out from their peers by displaying exceptional leadership, character, and commitment to their community both on and off the field.
During the 2015 season, he became the starting quarterback for Mizzou, playing in all 12 games and taking over the role for the final eight games. He was the first true freshman to start at QB for Mizzou since Corby Jones in 1995.
Drew Lock led the SEC in passing yards and ranked second in passing yards per game and yards per completion during the regular season, with 3,399, 283.3, and 14.34, respectively.
His numbers were also among the top 20 in the country, reaching as high as 10th in passing yards. Additionally, he placed second in the SEC in average completions per game at 19.75 and third in total offense with 293.5.
He holds the fifth spot for the most passing yards in a single season in the program’s history with 3,399 yards. This also makes him the leading quarterback in a 12-game season at Mizzou.
His 23 passing touchdowns place him in the sixth spot in program history, with only three other Mizzou quarterbacks surpassing this record in a single season. Additionally, he has already accumulated 4,731 career passing yards in just two years, ranking him in the eighth spot in program history.
Upon graduation, Drew Lock’s college tenure came to a close, having started all four years and amassing a total of 12,193 passing yards. This achievement placed him among the elite 35 FBS quarterbacks to surpass 12,000 career yards.
Additionally, his 12,193 career yards rank second in SEC history, while his 99 touchdown passes place him third in SEC history.
His career at Mizzou ended with him holding the second spot in the school’s history for both career touchdown passes and career passing yards, behind only 2007 Heisman finalist Chase Daniel.
Drew Lock also recorded 34 games with over 200 passing yards, achieving this in 29 of his last 32 games. He now holds 10 of the top 25 spots for single-game passing yardage in Mizzou’s history, the most of any quarterback to date.
NFL
In addition, he has achieved 8 out of the program’s 25 highest single-game passing efficiency records, which is the most in the program’s history. Lock was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft.
In 2023, Drew Lock became a member of the Seattle Seahawks. On October 2, he stepped in during a game against the Giants when Smith was injured. Lock led the team down the field for a 75-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
Later on, he was substituted for Smith again. Lock agreed to a contract with the New York Giants for the 2024 season that spans one year.
Personal Life
The NFL athlete is currently in a relationship with Natalie Newman, an American model and influential figure on Instagram. Born on January 1, 1997, Natalie was raised in Jupiter, Florida, and completed her studies at the University of Colorado Boulder, graduating in April 2019. In her high school years, she was a member of the soccer team.
Net Worth
Drew Lock has accumulated a total of $7.24 million through his earnings, including his salary, signing bonus, and workout bonus in the NFL. During his time with the Denver Broncos, he received roughly $5.79 million, and while playing for the Seattle Seahawks in 2022, he earned $1.45 million.
