Place of Birth: South River, Middlesex, New Jersey, U.S.

Date of Birth: January 12, 1951

Ethnicity: African-American

Drew Pearson is an American professional football player. He was a wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys, in the National Football League (NFL). Drew is a 3X-Pro Bowler and Super Bowl Champion. He is a Hall of Famer, who was inducted in 2021.

Drew is the son of Minnie and Samuel Pearson. He is married to the daughter of professional basketball player Marques Haynes, with whom he played on the Harlem Magicians.

Drew’s maternal grandfather was named Obie Washington. Obie was born in Virginia.

Drew’s maternal grandmother was named Grace Murray.