When Did Tom Brady Come Into The NFL?
A look at Tom Brady’s career in the NFL, from his humble beginnings as a 6th round pick to his current status as one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time.
Introduction
Tom Brady was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He was the 199th pick overall.
Tom Brady’s College Football Career
Tom Brady was born on August 3, 1977, in San Mateo, California. He played football in high school and was drafted by the Montreal Expos in the 18th round of the 1995 Major League Baseball draft, but he did not sign with the team. Brady attended the University of Michigan, where he played college football for the Michigan Wolverines from 1995 to 1999.
As a freshman, Brady was a backup to Brian Griese and did not see any action. He became the starting quarterback midway through his sophomore year after Griese suffered an injury. Brady led the Wolverines to victories in 14 of his 15 starts, including an upset win over then-No. 1 Ohio State near the end of the season. He was named the Big Ten Conference’s Offensive Player of the Year and a first-team All-American by several publications.
After his junior year, Brady decided to forgo his senior season and instead enter the 2000 NFL Draft.
Tom Brady’s NFL Career
Tom Brady was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He became the starting quarterback in his second season, and led the Patriots to victory in Super Bowl XXXVI, their first championship.
Brady has been selected to 11 Pro Bowls, and has led his team to nine Super Bowl appearances, winning seven of them. He’s widely regarded as one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time.
Tom Brady’s Legacy
Tom Brady is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He is one of only two players in NFL history to have won seven Super Bowl championships, and he is the oldest quarterback to win a Super Bowl, at age 43. He has also been selected to 14 Pro Bowls, more than any other quarterback in NFL history.
Brady began his professional career with the New England Patriots, who drafted him in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft with the 199th pick overall. Due to his late draft selection, Brady is considered one of the greatest underdog success stories in NFL history. He led the Patriots to 14 divisional championships, 10 conference championships, and seven Super Bowl appearances during his 20-year tenure with the team.
