Eli Manning facts for kids
Manning with the New York Giants in 2019
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| Position: | Quarterback | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | January 3, 1981 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 218 lb (99 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Isidore Newman (New Orleans, Louisiana) |
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| College: | Ole Miss (1999–2003) | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2004 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1 | ||||||||||||
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Elisha Nelson Manning (born January 3, 1981) is a former American football quarterback. He played 16 seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants. Eli is part of the famous Manning family of football players. He is the youngest son of Archie Manning and the younger brother of Peyton Manning.
Manning played college football at the University of Mississippi. As a senior, he won the Maxwell Award and the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. In the 2004 NFL draft, the San Diego Chargers picked him first overall. However, he was quickly traded to the New York Giants.
Eli Manning is best known for leading the Giants to two unexpected Super Bowl victories. Both wins were against the powerful New England Patriots. The first win, in Super Bowl XLII, was a huge upset. The Giants, a wild card team, beat the Patriots who had won all 16 regular season games. Many consider this one of the greatest upsets in sports history. Manning was named Super Bowl MVP in both Super Bowl XLII and Super Bowl XLVI. This makes him one of only six players to win the award multiple times.
During his time as the Giants' starting quarterback from 2004 to 2019, Manning set many team records. These include most passing yards, passing touchdowns, and completions. He never missed a game due to injury. He started 210 games in a row from 2004 to 2017. This is the third-longest streak for an NFL quarterback. Overall, Manning ranks 11th all-time in passing yards and 10th in touchdowns in NFL history.
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Early Life and High School Football
Eli Manning was born in New Orleans. He was the youngest of three boys. His father, Archie Manning, was also a famous NFL quarterback. His older brothers, Cooper Manning and Peyton Manning, also played football.
Manning went to Isidore Newman School in New Orleans. There, he played both football and basketball. In high school, he set a school record with 7,389 passing yards and 89 touchdowns. His nephew, Arch Manning, later broke this record in 2022. Eli decided to play college football at the University of Mississippi.
College Football Career
Eli Manning joined college with his brother Peyton already a star in the NFL. His father was also a "folk hero" at Ole Miss. During his time with the Rebels, Manning set many school records. These included single-game, season, and career records. He finished his college career with 10,119 passing yards and 81 touchdown passes.
Sophomore Season (2001)
Manning became the Rebels' starting quarterback as a sophomore. In his first game, he threw for 271 yards and five touchdowns. He led the Rebels to wins over teams like Kentucky and Alabama. In a memorable game against Arkansas, he threw for 312 yards and six touchdowns. This game went into seven overtimes, making it the longest college football game at the time. Overall, he had 2,948 passing yards and 31 touchdowns. The Rebels finished with a 7–4 record.
Junior Season (2002)
Manning's junior year started strong with two wins. He threw for 374 yards and three touchdowns against Texas Tech. The Rebels won their next three games, including a big win over #6 Florida. This helped Ole Miss reach a #21 ranking. Despite a five-game losing streak later in the season, Manning led the team to a win in the Independence Bowl. He finished the season with 3,401 passing yards and 21 touchdowns.
Senior Season (2003)
Manning led the Rebels to a 10–3 record in his senior year. This was their first ten-win season since 1971. They won the Cotton Bowl Classic against #21 Oklahoma State. Manning threw for 259 yards and two touchdowns in that game.
After his senior year, Manning won many awards. These included the Maxwell Award for the nation's best all-around player and the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. He was also a candidate for the 2003 Heisman Trophy, finishing third in the voting. Manning graduated from the University of Mississippi with a degree in marketing.
College Awards and Statistics
Manning received many honors during his college career:
- 2001: Conerly Trophy (Best College Football Player in Mississippi)
- 2002: Independence Bowl MVP
- 2003: Second Team All-American
- 2003: Maxwell Award (Nation's Top Player)
- 2003: Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (Nation's Top Quarterback)
- 2003: SEC Offensive Player of the Year
- 2004: SBC Cotton Bowl Classic MVP
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| Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | TD | Int | Rtg | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | |||
| 2000 | Ole Miss | 6 | 16 | 33 | 48.5 | 170 | 0 | 1 | 85.7 | 7 | 4 | 0.6 | 0 |
| 2001 | Ole Miss | 11 | 259 | 408 | 63.5 | 2,948 | 31 | 9 | 144.8 | 31 | 9 | 0.3 | 0 |
| 2002 | Ole Miss | 13 | 279 | 481 | 58.0 | 3,401 | 21 | 15 | 125.6 | 39 | −120 | −3.0 | 2 |
| 2003 | Ole Miss | 13 | 275 | 441 | 62.4 | 3,600 | 29 | 10 | 148.1 | 48 | −28 | −0.6 | 3 |
| Total | 43 | 829 | 1,363 | 60.8 | 10,119 | 81 | 35 | 137.7 | 128 | −135 | −1.1 | 5 | |
Professional Football Career
The San Diego Chargers had the first pick in the 2004 NFL draft. Eli Manning was the top player available. However, Manning and his father said he would not play for the Chargers if they drafted him. Despite this, the Chargers picked him first overall. They then traded him to the New York Giants. In return, the Giants sent them Philip Rivers, a third-round pick, and two future draft picks. Manning signed a six-year, $45 million contract with the Giants.
Manning was one of 17 quarterbacks picked in the 2004 NFL Draft. Other notable quarterbacks from that draft were Philip Rivers and Ben Roethlisberger. All three had long and successful careers. Manning is the only one of the three to win multiple Super Bowl MVP awards.
Early Seasons (2004–2006)
Manning made his NFL debut in 2004. He became the Giants' starting quarterback later that season. He got his first win as a starter against the Dallas Cowboys. The Giants finished with a 6–10 record.
In 2005, Manning became the full-time starter. He led the Giants to an 11–5 record and won the NFC East division. They made it to the postseason but lost in the Wild Card Round. In 2006, Manning showed improvement, throwing for 3,244 yards and 24 touchdowns. The Giants again made the playoffs but lost in the Wild Card Round.
First Super Bowl Championship (2007)
The 2007 season started tough for the Giants, with two losses. However, they quickly turned things around, winning six games in a row. This included a win in London against the Miami Dolphins. Manning scored the Giants' only touchdown in that game with a 10-yard run.
The Giants entered the playoffs as the #5-seed. They were considered underdogs. They won their first playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Then, they upset the top-seeded Dallas Cowboys. This led them to the NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers. In a very cold game, the Giants won in overtime, 23–20. This sent Manning and the Giants to Super Bowl XLII.
Super Bowl XLII Victory
In Super Bowl XLII, the Giants faced the undefeated New England Patriots. The Patriots were heavily favored to win. Trailing 14–10 with only 2:42 left, Manning led the Giants on an 83-yard game-winning drive. A key play was his escape from several sacks and a pass to David Tyree, who caught the ball against his helmet. Four plays later, Plaxico Burress caught a 13-yard touchdown pass with just 35 seconds left. The Giants won 17–14.
Manning was named the Super Bowl XLII Most Valuable Player. He and his brother Peyton are the only brothers to both play quarterback in a Super Bowl and win Super Bowl MVP awards.
Continued Success and Second Super Bowl (2008–2011)
In 2008, Manning led the Giants to a fantastic 12–4 record. They won the NFC East again and earned a first-round playoff bye. Manning was named to his first Pro Bowl. However, the Giants lost to the Philadelphia Eagles in the Divisional Round.
In 2009, Manning signed a big contract extension. He had a career-high 4,021 passing yards and 27 touchdowns. He even had a perfect passer rating in one game. Despite his strong play, the Giants finished 8–8 and missed the playoffs. The 2010 season saw Manning throw for over 4,000 yards again and a career-high 31 touchdowns. However, he also threw a career-high 25 interceptions. The Giants finished 10–6 but missed the playoffs again.
Second Super Bowl Championship (2011)
The 2011 season started slowly for the Giants. But Manning led them to a strong finish. In a key game against the New York Jets, Manning tied an NFL record with a 99-yard touchdown pass to Victor Cruz. The Giants won their division in the final regular-season game against the Dallas Cowboys. Manning earned a Pro Bowl nomination for his performance.
The Giants entered the 2011 playoffs as underdogs again. They easily beat the Atlanta Falcons. Then, they stunned the defending Super Bowl champions, the Green Bay Packers. This sent them to the NFC Championship against the San Francisco 49ers. The Giants won a dramatic overtime game, 20–17. This set up a rematch against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI.
In Super Bowl XLVI, Manning once again led the Giants to an upset victory, 21–17. He led an 88-yard touchdown drive in the final minutes. Manning was named Super Bowl XLVI MVP. This made him the third quarterback in a row to win the award. The Giants became the first team with a losing record in the regular season to win the Super Bowl.
Later Career (2012–2019)
The 2012 season was disappointing for the Giants, who missed the playoffs despite a 9–7 record. Manning had a career-best 510 passing yards in one game. He was selected to his third Pro Bowl.
In 2013, Manning set a franchise record for most passing yards in a season opener. However, he also threw a career-high 27 interceptions that season. The Giants finished with a losing record for the first time since his rookie year. Manning also passed Phil Simms to become the Giants' all-time leader in passing yards.
The 2014 and 2015 seasons saw the Giants continue to struggle with losing records. In 2015, Manning signed a new contract. He threw a career-high 35 touchdown passes, which was tied for second-most in the NFL that year. He was selected to his fourth Pro Bowl.
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In 2016, the Giants returned to the playoffs with an 11–5 record. Manning threw for over 4,000 yards and 26 touchdowns. However, they lost to the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card Round. After the season, Manning co-won the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. This award recognizes a player's community service and excellence on the field.
The 2017 season was a tough one for Manning and the Giants. After a poor start, Manning's streak of 210 consecutive starts ended. He was benched for one game but returned as the starter. He passed John Elway to become sixth all-time in NFL passing yards. The Giants finished with a 3–13 record.
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In 2018, Manning passed for 4,299 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. The Giants finished 5–11.
Final Season and Retirement (2019)
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The 2019 season was Manning's last year on his contract. The Giants drafted quarterback Daniel Jones, who many saw as Manning's replacement. Manning started the first two games of the season. Then, Daniel Jones took over as the starting quarterback.
Manning returned to play in two games later in the season due to an injury to Jones. In his final home game, he led the Giants to a 36–20 win over the Miami Dolphins. Fans gave him a standing ovation. He finished the year with 1,042 passing yards, six touchdowns, and five interceptions in four games.
On January 22, 2020, Eli Manning announced his retirement from football. The Giants announced that his number 10 jersey would be retired. He was also inducted into the Giants' Ring of Honor in 2021. He will be eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2025.
The Manning Bowl
Eli and his brother Peyton Manning played against each other three times in the regular season. These games were called "The Manning Bowl." Peyton's teams won all three games. They also faced each other in two Pro Bowls. However, they never played each other in the Super Bowl.
Post-Playing Career
After retiring, Eli Manning joined ESPN as an NFL analyst. He and Peyton host a popular alternate broadcast called the Manningcast. On this show, they watch games and chat with celebrity guests. Eli also hosts "Eli's Places" for ESPN+, where he explores college football history.
In 2022, Eli went undercover as "Chad Powers" for a funny segment. He tried out for the Penn State University football team as a walk-on.
NFL Career Statistics
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Regular Season Stats
| Year | Team | Games | Passing | Rushing | Sacked | Fumbles | ||||||||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Record | Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | Y/A | Lng | TD | Int | Rtg | Att | Yds | Y/A | Lng | TD | Sck | SckY | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2004 | NYG | 9 | 7 | 1–6 | 95 | 197 | 48.2 | 1,043 | 5.3 | 52 | 6 | 9 | 55.4 | 6 | 35 | 5.8 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 83 | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 | NYG | 16 | 16 | 11–5 | 294 | 557 | 52.8 | 3,762 | 6.8 | 78 | 24 | 17 | 75.9 | 29 | 80 | 2.8 | 14 | 1 | 28 | 184 | 9 | 2 |
| 2006 | NYG | 16 | 16 | 8–8 | 301 | 522 | 57.7 | 3,244 | 6.2 | 55 | 24 | 18 | 77.0 | 25 | 21 | 0.8 | 9 | 0 | 25 | 186 | 9 | 2 |
| 2007 | NYG | 16 | 16 | 10–6 | 297 | 529 | 56.1 | 3,336 | 6.3 | 60 | 23 | 20 | 73.9 | 29 | 69 | 2.4 | 18 | 1 | 27 | 217 | 13 | 7 |
| 2008 | NYG | 16 | 16 | 12–4 | 289 | 479 | 60.3 | 3,238 | 6.8 | 48 | 21 | 10 | 86.4 | 20 | 10 | 0.5 | 13 | 1 | 27 | 174 | 5 | 2 |
| 2009 | NYG | 16 | 16 | 8–8 | 317 | 509 | 62.3 | 4,021 | 7.9 | 74 | 27 | 14 | 93.1 | 17 | 65 | 3.8 | 14 | 0 | 30 | 216 | 13 | 8 |
| 2010 | NYG | 16 | 16 | 10–6 | 339 | 539 | 62.9 | 4,002 | 7.4 | 92 | 31 | 25 | 85.3 | 32 | 70 | 2.2 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 117 | 7 | 5 |
| 2011 | NYG | 16 | 16 | 9–7 | 359 | 589 | 61.0 | 4,933 | 8.4 | 99 | 29 | 16 | 92.9 | 35 | 15 | 0.4 | 12 | 1 | 28 | 199 | 8 | 4 |
| 2012 | NYG | 16 | 16 | 9–7 | 321 | 536 | 59.9 | 3,948 | 7.4 | 80 | 26 | 15 | 87.2 | 20 | 30 | 1.5 | 13 | 0 | 19 | 136 | 4 | 1 |
| 2013 | NYG | 16 | 16 | 7–9 | 317 | 551 | 57.5 | 3,818 | 6.9 | 70 | 18 | 27 | 69.4 | 18 | 36 | 2.0 | 14 | 0 | 39 | 281 | 7 | 2 |
| 2014 | NYG | 16 | 16 | 6–10 | 379 | 601 | 63.1 | 4,410 | 7.3 | 80 | 30 | 14 | 92.1 | 12 | 31 | 2.6 | 18 | 1 | 28 | 187 | 7 | 4 |
| 2015 | NYG | 16 | 16 | 6–10 | 387 | 618 | 62.6 | 4,432 | 7.2 | 87 | 35 | 14 | 93.6 | 20 | 61 | 3.1 | 18 | 0 | 27 | 157 | 11 | 4 |
| 2016 | NYG | 16 | 16 | 11–5 | 377 | 598 | 63.0 | 4,027 | 6.7 | 75 | 26 | 16 | 86.0 | 21 | −9 | −0.4 | 6 | 0 | 21 | 142 | 7 | 4 |
| 2017 | NYG | 15 | 15 | 3–12 | 352 | 571 | 61.6 | 3,468 | 6.1 | 77 | 19 | 13 | 80.4 | 12 | 26 | 2.2 | 14 | 1 | 31 | 189 | 11 | 5 |
| 2018 | NYG | 16 | 16 | 5–11 | 380 | 576 | 66.0 | 4,299 | 7.5 | 58 | 21 | 11 | 92.4 | 15 | 20 | 1.3 | 7 | 1 | 47 | 358 | 7 | 4 |
| 2019 | NYG | 4 | 4 | 1–3 | 91 | 147 | 61.9 | 1,042 | 7.1 | 55 | 6 | 5 | 82.6 | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Career | 236 | 234 | 117–117 | 4,895 | 8,119 | 60.3 | 57,023 | 7.0 | 99 | 366 | 244 | 84.1 | 315 | 567 | 1.8 | 18 | 7 | 411 | 2,870 | 125 | 56 | |
Postseason Stats
| Year | Team | Games | Passing | Rushing | Sacked | Fumbles | ||||||||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Record | Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | Y/A | Lng | TD | Int | Rtg | Att | Yds | Y/A | Lng | TD | Sck | SckY | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2005 | NYG | 1 | 1 | 0–1 | 10 | 18 | 55.6 | 113 | 6.3 | 25 | 0 | 3 | 35.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | NYG | 1 | 1 | 0–1 | 16 | 27 | 59.3 | 161 | 6.0 | 29 | 2 | 1 | 85.6 | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | NYG | 4 | 4 | 4–0 | 72 | 119 | 61.3 | 854 | 7.2 | 52 | 6 | 1 | 95.7 | 8 | 10 | 1.3 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 47 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | NYG | 1 | 1 | 0–1 | 15 | 29 | 51.7 | 169 | 5.8 | 34 | 0 | 2 | 40.7 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | NYG | 4 | 4 | 4–0 | 106 | 163 | 65.0 | 1,219 | 7.5 | 72 | 9 | 1 | 103.3 | 8 | 20 | 2.5 | 14 | 0 | 11 | 75 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | NYG | 1 | 1 | 0–1 | 23 | 44 | 52.3 | 299 | 6.8 | 51 | 1 | 1 | 72.1 | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Career | 12 | 12 | 8–4 | 242 | 400 | 60.5 | 2,815 | 7.0 | 72 | 18 | 9 | 87.4 | 20 | 45 | 2.3 | 14 | 0 | 27 | 155 | 5 | 2 | |
Awards and Records
Eli Manning achieved many awards and records during his career:
- 2× Super Bowl champion (XLII, XLVI)
- 2× Super Bowl MVP (XLII, XLVI)
- 4× Pro Bowl selection
- Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award (2016)
- Tied NFL record for longest touchdown pass: 99 yards (2011)
- Most passing yards in a single postseason: 1,219 yards (2011)
- Third all-time for most consecutive starts by an NFL quarterback: 210 regular season games.
He also holds many New York Giants franchise records, including:
- Most career pass attempts (8,119)
- Most career completions (4,895)
- Most career passing yards (57,023)
- Most career passing touchdowns (366)
- Most consecutive starts by a quarterback (222, including playoffs)
Other Ventures and Personal Life
Eli Manning has appeared in commercials with his brother Peyton for companies like NFLShop.com and Oreo. He has also been a spokesman for Citizen Watch Co., Toyota, and Reebok.
In 2012, Eli hosted NBC's Saturday Night Live. His brother Peyton had hosted the show five years earlier.
Eli began hosting "The Eli Manning Show" on the New York Giants' YouTube channel in 2021. He interviews celebrity guests like Derek Jeter and Bill Murray.
Eli Manning is married to Abby McGrew. They have three daughters and a son. They live in Summit, New Jersey.
Eli and Peyton Manning have volunteered for many causes. After Hurricane Katrina, they helped deliver supplies to New Orleans. In 2007, Eli started a five-year campaign to raise money for "The Eli Manning Children's Clinics" at a hospital in Mississippi. He has also hosted a charity golf event for Guiding Eyes for the Blind, a guide dog school.
In 2009, Eli, Peyton, and Archie Manning wrote a children's book called Family Huddle. It tells the story of how the three brothers played football when they were young.
In 2022, Manning joined the ownership group of NJ/NY Gotham FC, a women's soccer team.
Images for kids
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Manning against the Houston Texans in October 2010
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Manning in 2007
