Drew Lock: From Missouri Tiger to NFL Quarterback

Paul Andrew "Drew" Lock, born on November 10, 1996, is an American professional football quarterback currently playing for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). His journey to the NFL began with a promising college career at the University of Missouri.

Early Years and Recruitment

Drew Lock quickly garnered attention as a talented quarterback prospect. He was recognized as The Kansas City Star's All-Metro football player of the year. Considered a top-5 pro-style quarterback, Lock committed to the University of Missouri.

College Career at Missouri

Lock's career at Missouri was marked by both individual brilliance and team struggles. Despite the ups and downs, he left an indelible mark on the program's record books.

2015: Freshman Season

Lock was not immediately named a starter as a freshman when he got onto campus, but he found his way into the starting lineup not long thereafter. Lock made his debut in 2015, stepping up as a freshman quarterback. He started eight games, finishing the season with a 2-6 record. Lock tallied 1,332 passing yards, four touchdown passes, and eight interceptions. His first collegiate start came against South Carolina. Lock also saw action against BYU.

2016: Sophomore Season

Lock started all 12 games that year en route to finishing 4-8. In Missouri's second game of the 2016 season, Lock completed 24-for-37 for a career-high 450 yards while tying a school record with five touchdowns against Eastern Michigan in Mizzou's home opener. He tossed for three more touchdowns on 23-of-38 passing in Missouri's 28-27 loss to Georgia. Lock's passing total of 1,106 yards was more than any Mizzou quarterback in his first three games ever. Lock's performance included a game against Delaware State, where he played only the first half but put up huge numbers in the 79-0 win. Lock’s sophomore year also included match ups against Arkansas.

2017: Junior Season

Locks’ third season was where things began to take a turn for the better, not only for him but for the program as well. Lock led the NCAA and set the SEC and Missouri records for passing touchdowns with 44 while helping the Tigers reach a bowl game. In 2017, Lock picked apart Florida's secondary, throwing for three touchdowns. Lock led the NCAA and set SEC and Missouri records for passing touchdowns with 44, helping the Tigers reach a bowl game. He was named first-team All-SEC by both the AP and SEC coaches.

2018: Senior Season

In his fourth and final season, Lock had 3,498 passing yards, 28 passing touchdowns, and eight interceptions to go along with six rushing touchdowns. On October 20 against Memphis, he passed for 350 yards and four touchdowns in the win. Missouri closed out the regular season with a four-game winning streak against Florida, Vanderbilt, Tennessee, and Arkansas where Lock had nine passing touchdowns to two interceptions while having three rushing touchdowns. He also played against South Carolina.

College Statistics and Accolades

Drew Lock's college statistics showcase his talent and impact on the Missouri football program. He consistently ranked among the Southeastern Conference (SEC) leaders in passing yards and touchdowns.

NFL Career

Following a productive college football season that saw him become a starter almost from the onset, Lock turned his attention to the NFL Draft.

2019-2021: Denver Broncos

Lock was selected by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. John Elway planned to bring QB Drew Lock along slowly. The Broncos signed three players to active roster. In Week 14 against the Houston Texans, a game in which the Texans were favored by nine points, Lock threw three touchdowns in the first half and led another scoring drive to start the second half, giving his team a 38-3 lead. Lock started the remainder of the season. Drew Lock tied John Elway for most wins by a rookie Broncos QB in 2019.

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In Week 1 against the Tennessee Titans on Monday Night Football, Lock threw for 216 yards and a touchdown during the narrow 16-14 loss. In Week 2, he left the game early in the first quarter with a shoulder injury against the Pittsburgh Steelers. In Week 6, Lock returned from his injury against the New England Patriots. He had 189 yards passing and two interceptions, but the Broncos won the game 18-12 thanks to six Brandon McManus field goals. With the win, Lock became the youngest quarterback ever to defeat the Patriots at Gillette Stadium under head coach Bill Belichick, as well as the second quarterback to do so while throwing multiple interceptions (Kurt Warner also accomplished the feat in 2001). Two weeks later against the Chargers, Lock had 248 passing yards, three touchdowns, and an interception in a 31-30 comeback victory. The third touchdown pass was a game-winning one-yard pass to wide receiver K. J. Hamler. Lock finished the 2020 season with 16 touchdowns and 15 interceptions, tied for the most interceptions in the NFL with Carson Wentz, despite only playing in 13 games.

Lock spent the 2021 preseason in a competition with newly acquired quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. In Week 4, Lock played against the Baltimore Ravens after Bridgewater suffered a concussion. In Week 12, Lock entered the game against the Chargers late in the first half after a leg injury temporarily sidelined Bridgewater. In Week 15, Lock came in against the Cincinnati Bengals after Bridgewater left the game with a concussion.

2022-2023: Seattle Seahawks (First Stint)

In 2022, Lock joined the Seattle Seahawks as part of the trade that sent Russell Wilson to Denver. Drew Lock changes jersey numbers, wants '2 to be Drew'. Geno Smith wins Seahawks' starting quarterback job over Drew Lock. Drew Lock defenders are in full retreat after bad showing vs. LA. Former Broncos QB Drew Lock blows it big time vs. Rams. In Week 4, against the New York Giants, Lock came in mid-game for an injured Smith. In Week 14, against the San Francisco 49ers, Lock had his first start since being traded to Seattle, due to Smith suffering a groin injury. Although Smith was active for the Week 15 game against the Philadelphia Eagles, he had not recovered enough to start, making Lock the starter again. With the Seahawks down 13-17 and 1:52 left in the game, Lock led a 92-yard touchdown drive, concluding with a 29-yard touchdown throw to Jaxon Smith-Njigba with 0:28 left.

2024: New York Giants

Giants signing QB Drew Lock as veteran backup to Daniel Jones. There was no quarterback battle developing in New York. Drew Lock accounts for 5 TDs in 45-point outburst. Giants' offense explodes in 45-33 win, knocking Colts out of playoff race.

2025-Present: Seattle Seahawks (Second Stint)

QB Drew Lock agrees to terms for return to Seahawks. Seahawks bring in Drew Lock for second time. Seahawks Sign QB Drew Lock.

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Super Bowl Champion

Drew Lock joins list of QBs drafted by Broncos to win Super Bowl.

Personal Life

Drew Lock is married to Natalie Newman.

NFL Draft 2025: Notable Selections

While Drew Lock continues his NFL journey, the league also welcomes new talent each year. In the 2025 NFL Draft, several players were selected in the 7th round, including:

Kobee Minor by the New England Patriots
Trikweze Bridges by the Los Angeles Chargers
Julian Ashby by the New England Patriots
Fadil Diggs by the New Orleans Saints
Luke Lachey by the Houston Texans
Ricky White III by the Seattle Seahawks
Zeek Biggers by the Miami Dolphins
Junior Bergen by the San Francisco 49ers
John Williams by the Green Bay Packers
Moliki Matavao by the New Orleans Saints
Tommy Akingbesote by the Dallas Cowboys
Connor Colby by the San Francisco 49ers
Kurtis Rourke by the San Francisco 49ers
Caleb Lohner by the Denver Broncos
Korie Black by the New York Giants
Kaden Prather by the Buffalo Bills
Dominic Lovett by the Detroit Lions
Jacory Croskey-Merritt by the Washington Commanders
Konata Mumpfield by the Los Angeles Rams
Garrett Dellinger by the Baltimore Ravens

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