​It’s no surprise to New Orleans Saints fans, but rave reviews are pouring in after Drew Brees delivered a passionate speech at the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony for the Class of 2026. As this year’s headliner for enshrinement, Brees followed up memorable appearances by Larry Fitzgerald, Adam Vinatieri, Roger Craig, and Luke Kuechly with a powerful speech of his own. Brees made time to reflect on his life in football, growing up in Texas before going to college at Purdue and turning pro with the San Diego Chargers. And of course that road led him to New Orleans.You can watch the full thing for yourself right here. Here’s what those who caught it in real time had to say:Drew Brees’ first words in his Hall of Fame speech: “The Who Dat Nation is real.”— Rod Walker (@RodWalkerNola) August 8, 2026Drew Brees just made one of the greatest speeches in Pro Football Hall of Fame history. Man, oh, man!— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) August 8, 2026Whenever they put that Drew Brees statue outside the Dome, the words on it should be these words from his Hall of Fame speech: “You trusted me with the soul of the city and I would have died to protect that calling.”— Rod Walker (@RodWalkerNola) August 8, 2026This speech from Drew Brees alone deserves a spot in the Hall of Fame.— Chris Rosvoglou (@RosvoglouReport) August 8, 2026Brees’ speech was a love letter to the game and everyone who ever influenced him. It was a great tribute.— Katherine Terrell (@Kat_Terrell) August 8, 2026This is a great Hall of Fame speech Drew Brees is giving, extremely well written and delivered, with passion and emotion, insight and detail, including his spiritual testimony. Congrats, Drew, on such an impressive entrance into Canton immortality.— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) August 8, 2026I didn’t think I’d get as emotional as I did watching Drew Brees’s Hall of Fame speech, but what this man means to the city of New Orleans the state of Louisiana hell the entire Gulf Coast region is beyond anything one could describe. The greatest athlete in Louisiana sports…— TJAY Jones (@tjayjones8) August 8, 2026Drew Brees just gave one of the best H.O.F speeches ever and ended it with Who Dat.— Tina Howell (@TinaM_Howell) August 8, 2026Drew Brees gives the perfect speech. Incredibly humble and grateful. So damn impressive. He made Who Dat proud.— Kirk Bohls (@kbohls) August 8, 2026That was some speech by Drew Brees.In the presentation you also see a side of Sean Payton emotion. He was a dam ready to break. One of the best Hall of Fame speeches I can recall.— 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙧 (@CameronParkerPO) August 8, 2026One of the best speeches ever given today from our guy Drew Brees. ❤️#WhoDat— Elderpug (@Elderpug27) August 8, 2026Drew Brees crushed that HOF speech.— Steelers Depot 7⃣ (@Steelersdepot) August 8, 2026Holy hell. One of the best speeches you’ll ever hear. Well done, Drew Brees.— AROD – Anthony Ro