Boomer Esiason is a former NFL quarterback, born on April 17, 1961. He played college football for the University of Notre Dame and was drafted by the New York Jets in 1980, where he spent his entire professional career. Esiason won the NFL MVP award in 1985 and was a consistent All-Star selection throughout his career. After retirement, he became a television analyst, contributing to various sports programs as a color commentator.