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    BornJanuary 20, 1989 · Austin, Texas, U.S.
    Height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
    Weight243 lb (110 kg)
    PositionQuarterback
     The Underdog Hero
    The Underdog Hero
    Nick Foles, the Eagles' backup quarterback, stepped up and outplayed Tom Brady to win the first Super Bowl for Philadelphia in 2018.
    Overview

    Nicholas Edward Foles (born January 20, 1989) is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. A member of six teams, he achieved hi… See more

    Early life

    Foles was born and raised in Austin, Texas, the son of restaurateurs Larry and Melissa Foles. He graduated in 2007 from Westlake High School.
    A two-year starter for the football team, Foles thre… See more

    College career

    Foles attended Michigan State for one year. He appeared in a game against UAB, where he completed 5 of 8 passes for 57 yards.
    After one year at Michigan State, Foles transferred to the University of Arizona and had to … See more

    Professional career

    Foles was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round as the 88th overall pick in the 2012 NFL draft. He signed a four-year contract with the team on May 21, 2012. Despite speculation that Foles would start the Ea… See more