Dre Bly of Chesapeake Continues to Shine in NFL

Close to finishing his ninth National Football League season, Donald André Bly of Chesapeake is currently starting at cornerback for the Denver Broncos. A two-time Pro Bowl selection and Super Bowl champion, Bly began his career with the St. Louis Rams in 1999. The Rams chose Bly in the second round (41st pick), where he appeared in the Super Bowl twice. As a free agent in 2003, Bly continued his career with the Detroit Lions. While a starter for Detroit, Bly played in two Pro Bowls.

Bly attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As a Tar Heel, Bly earned All-American honors, and in his sophomore year, he was one of three finalists for the National Defensive Player of the Year award.

A star on both the football and baseball field, the Western Branch Bruins will always remember Bly as being a true athlete, as he received all-state honors on the football field.

Matthew Hatfield pointed me to a great interview he had with Bly this past summer at the Ronald Curry Football Camp and Celebrity Weekend.