Drew, who was born in North Carolina, has appeared in numerous films and television shows. In 2018, he made his acting debut in the romantic comedy film Love, Simon. He played the character Garrett in the series.
Following Love, Simon, he appeared in the 2018 drama/crime The Hate U Give. Despite these appearances, he rose to prominence after appearing in the 2020 Netflix series Outer Banks. He is a regular cast member in the series and plays the lead character Rafe Cameron.
