SI.com · May 21, 2020
Looking Back at Peyton Manning's Evolution as a TV and Pop Culture Star
Whenever a TV network is looking to hire an NFL analyst, there’s a reason why Peyton Manning’s name is always among the first to come up. Manning has already proven himself to be one of the most telegenic NFL stars in recent memory.
Even people who didn’t know of Manning’s football exploits came to recognize him from his many commercials. His ads for Nationwide, Gatorade, Buick, DirecTV, Papa John’s and more made him a household name. Even as Tom Brady widened the gap between himself and Manning in the GOAT discussion, Peyton landed more high-profile endorsements.
Why? Because he doesn’t act like a robot. Seriously, look at this commercial Brady made in 2016 for a $5,000 mattress.