Is Tom Brady The Oldest NFL Player?
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At 43 years old, Tom Brady is the oldest player in the NFL. He is also the most successful quarterback in NFL history.
Introduction
When Tom Brady was drafted by the New England Patriots in 2000, he was the 199th pick overall – meaning that he was the final player chosen in the sixth round of the NFL Draft. Brady was not exactly an unknown quantity, however; he had been a standout quarterback for the University of Michigan, leading them to an undefeated season in 1998 and being named the Big Ten Conference’s Most Valuable Player in 1999.
Tom Brady’s Age
Tom Brady is currently the oldest active NFL player. He is 42 years old.
Other NFL Players’ Ages
There are a few other NFL players that are older than Tom Brady. These include:
-Matt Hasselbeck (colts): 43 years old
-Adam Vinatieri (Colts): 44 years old
-Phil Dawson (Cardinals): 44 years old
-Josh McCown ( Eagles): 40 years old
Tom Brady’s Chances of Playing in the NFL
As of the 2019 season, Tom Brady is 41 years old. That makes him the oldest non-kicker or punter in the NFL. He’s also one of just four quarterbacks to start an NFL game at 40 or older, along with Warren Moon, Vinny Testaverde, and Brett Favre. So, yes, Brady is old for an NFL player. But he’s not the oldest player in NFL history.
Kickers and punters have played into their 40s and even 50s before. In fact, the oldest player in NFL history was George Blanda, who was 48 when he played his final game in 1975. So while Brady is old for an NFL player, he’s got a ways to go before he’s the oldest player in league history.
Conclusion
As of the 2019 season, Brady is the oldest active NFL player. At 42 years old, he is also the oldest quarterback to ever win a Super Bowl, having done so at Super Bowl LIII.
While Brady may be the oldest player currently active in the NFL, he is not the oldest player to ever play in the league. That distinction belongs to George Blanda, who played until he was 48 years old.
