The Denver Broncos are set to battle their division-rival Kansas City Chiefs this Sunday in a homecoming for Broncos rookie quarterback Drew Lock.
A “true son” of Missouri
Drew Lock is known as a “true son” by residents of the state of Missouri. Lock grew up in Missouri and decided to stay in-state to play college football. To be considered a “true son” you must be born in Missouri, and ultimately play for the University. Not only did Lock grow up as a Mizzou fan, but also a die-hard Kansas City Chiefs fan. Drew Lock grew up rooting against the Broncos and now he will wear the orange and blue in hopes of coming out victorious against his favorite childhood franchise.
Lock is originally from Lee Summit, Missouri where he attended Lee’s Summit high-school. His senior year, Lock was named Kansas City All-Metro player of the year passing for over 2700 yards and 28-touchdowns. Lock was rated a four-star recruit by Rivals.com and was ranked the sixth best pro-style quarterback in the country. Lock was also a star basketball player in high-school but that’s another story for a different day.
Despite having offers to play quarterback from Texas, Ohio State and Ole Miss, Lock chose to play for Coach Barry Odom and his hometown Missouri Tigers making him a true son.
“True son” to franchise QB?
Drew Lock was selected in the 2nd-round of the 2019 NFL draft by John Elway after completing one of the most successful quarterbacking seasons in the history of SEC football. Lock finished his senior year at the University of Missouri with a SEC record 44-touchdown passes. The Missouri Tigers started off 1-5 but the leadership and poise of Drew Lock helped lead them to a bowl-game and a record-breaking season. That stellar season earned Lock first-team All-SEC.
Drew Lock finished his collegiate career with 99 total touchdowns.
This Sunday, (Dec 15th) Lock will start his third game in the NFL. Last week, Lock was terrific throwing for over 300-yards and three touchdowns in his first road start, in a win against the Houston Texans.
Lock was the first NFL rookie quarterback to ever accomplish that feat.
However, this Sunday is special as he competes against his hometown team, the Kansas City Chiefs for the first time. Drew’s dad, Andy Lock expects “roughly 50 family and friends” to attend arrowhead stadium in support of Drew Lock. Drew has played and won at arrowhead stadium before, beating the BYU in college his true freshman year. Now as a true freshman in the NFL, or rookie, Lock is attempting to deliver that same result beating the Chiefs on their own turf.
Lock will have to maintain his emotions as the Broncos are +10-point underdogs on the road in KC. Denver has won two games in a row since Lock was handed the starting quarterback position. If Lock is able to go back on the road to his hometown and grab another win, it will go a long way in solidifying his case for the Broncos long-term quarterback.
The Denver Broncos have not beaten the Kansas City Chiefs in over three years. Peyton Manning was the starter the last time the Broncos beat the Chiefs at home or on the road. The Chiefs have been a major thorn in the side of the Broncos for a while now, and what better player to help the Broncos turn the narrative around than a “true son” of Missouri.
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