When Did Tom Brady Start Playing In The NFL?

Learn about when Tom Brady started playing in the NFL and how he became one of the most successful quarterbacks in history.

Early Life and High School

Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. was born on August 3, 1977, in San Mateo, California. He is the only son and fourth child of Galynn Patricia (née Johnson) and Thomas Brady Sr. His great-great-grandparents, Patrick and Bridget, were Irish immigrants who arrived in the United States in the 1840s. Brady has three older sisters—Nancy, Julie, and Maureen.

Tom Brady was born in San Mateo, California

Tom Brady was born in San Mateo, California, on August 3, 1977, to Galynn Patricia (née Johnson) and Thomas Edward Brady, who owns a financial planning business. He has three older sisters—Nancy, Julie, and Maureen. ne of Brady’s ancestors was an Irish policeman who emigrated to America during the Potato Famine; his paternal great-grandfather was also from Ireland. His great-great-grandparents on both sides of his family were immigrants from New England.

Tom Brady attended Junipero Serra High School in San Mateo

Tom Brady was born on August 3, 1977, in San Mateo, California. His parents are Galynn Patricia Johnson and Thomas Edward Brady Sr. He has three older sisters: Nancy, Julie, and Maureen. attending Junipero Serra High School in San Mateo. He played football and baseball in high school and was drafted by the Montreal Expos in the 1995 MLB draft out of high school, but he did not sign with the team. Instead, he attended the University of Michigan on a football scholarship.

College

Tom Brady played college football at the University of Michigan from 1995 to 1999. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the seventh round of the 2000 NFL Draft.

Tom Brady played college football at the University of Michigan

Tom Brady played football at the University of Michigan from 1995-1999. During his time there, he was a two-time All-American and helped lead the Wolverines to a national championship in 1997. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft and has gone on to have one of the most decorated careers in NFL history.

NFL Career

Tom Brady started playing in the NFL in 2000. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the NFL Draft.

Tom Brady was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft

Thomas Edward Patrick “Tom” Brady, Jr. (born August 3, 1977), is an American football quarterback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He is one of only two players to win five Super Bowls (the other being defensive end Charles Haley), and he is the only player to win them all playing for one team. Brady has also been selected for eleven Pro Bowls, and has won three NFL MVP awards and two Super Bowl MVP awards.

Tom Brady has played for the New England Patriots his entire NFL career

Tom Brady has played for the New England Patriots his entire NFL career. Brady was drafted by the Patriots in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He began his career as a backup to Drew Bledsoe and took over as the starter in 2001 after Bledsoe was injured.

Brady has been selected to fourteen Pro Bowls, has been an All-Pro eleven times, and has won five Super Bowls, all with the Patriots. He is also the NFL’s all-time leader in passing yards and passing touchdowns.