In Brees, who was selected for the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Thursday, New Orleanians saw a mirror image of themselves — someone who endured crises and fought back from adversity.

But Thursday was the chosen day for the obvious reveal — that Brees' bust will be unveiled this fall at the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Canton, Ohio, and will be housed alongside the titans of the game. He is the first Saints player in franchise history to be inducted into the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.

Jeff Legwold breaks down Drew Brees' impressive NFL career that has culminated in a first-ballot selection to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Legendary Saints QB Drew Brees credits Sean Payton and Mickey Loomis after he is voted into Pro Football Hall of Fame

The former New Orleans Saints champion weighs in on the big game and potentially being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 2026 class.

Brees led the Saints to a Super Bowl championship during the 2009 season. He signed with New Orleans in 2006 following Hurricane Katrina’s devastation of the city. The Hall of Fame announcement is scheduled for Thursday night. The Saints are currently in San Francisco.