Drew Brees' Hall of Fame Bust to Reflect His Iconic Look

Sculptor will work with Brees to capture his distinct features for his Hall of Fame induction.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees was recently announced as a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2026. Lead sculptor Blair Buswell will work closely with Brees to create a bust that captures his iconic look, including his distinctive facial features like his birthmark. Buswell collects numerous photos of the inductees to get the details right, allowing them to provide input on the final look.

Why it matters

Brees' Hall of Fame bust will serve as a lasting visual representation of his legendary career. The inclusion of his unique physical traits, like his birthmark, will make the bust a more authentic and personalized tribute to the quarterback's impact on the game.

The details

Buswell, who has sculpted over 110 Hall of Fame busts since 1983, will work with Brees and his fellow inductees to capture their preferred facial expressions, hairstyles, and the age that best represents their playing days. The process involves gathering extensive photographic references and collaborating with the players to ensure the busts accurately reflect their iconic looks.

  • Brees and the other Hall of Fame inductees reported for bust, ring, and jacket measurements on February 7, 2026.
  • Buswell has until the August 2026 induction ceremony to complete the busts.

The players

Drew Brees

A former quarterback for the New Orleans Saints, Brees was recently announced as a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2026.

Blair Buswell

The lead sculptor for the Pro Football Hall of Fame busts, Buswell has created over 110 busts since 1983.

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What they’re saying

“I would be very surprised, (but) that's not a dealbreaker.”

— Blair Buswell, Lead Sculptor, Pro Football Hall of Fame (statenews.net)

“Now that I know who everybody is, I get ahold of the teams and get as many pictures of them as I can as a player. (I'll) go on the internet, get pictures of them as a player without helmets. And get different expressions, different angles, different hair, whatever.”

— Blair Buswell, Lead Sculptor, Pro Football Hall of Fame (statenews.net)

“They might say, 'I like that hair, I like that age and I like that expression'.”

— Blair Buswell, Lead Sculptor, Pro Football Hall of Fame (statenews.net)

What’s next

Buswell will continue gathering photographic references of Brees and the other inductees, and then work closely with them to finalize the details of their Hall of Fame busts before the August 2026 induction ceremony.

The takeaway

The inclusion of Drew Brees' distinctive birthmark and other personal features in his Hall of Fame bust will make it a unique and authentic representation of the legendary quarterback's iconic look and legacy in the game of football.