There are a number of significant reasons why Eli Manning was chosen before any other individual in the 2004 NFL Draft, many of which have to do with his on-field efforts as an Ole Miss Rebel. During his collegiate days, the longtime and recently retired New York Giant proved to be one of the top college quarterbacks in the country by his senior year, ultimately earning first-team All-SEC and second-team All-American selections that season.
And this September, Manning’s alma mater will be honoring him in a massive way. Vice Chancellor of Intercollegiate Athletics Keith Carter announced on Monday that the program will retire Eli’s No.