Tom Brady was born on August 3, 1977, is an American football quarterback who is currently playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He has played for 20 seasons in the NFL, 19 of which were with the New England Patriots, and has been one of the most successful and recognizable players in the league. Brady is considered one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time and has won several awards and accolades for his performance on the field.
Tom Brady Personal Life
Tom Brady is a legendary quarterback who has been one of the most successful and recognizable players in the NFL for over 20 years. Throughout his career, he has set several records and won numerous awards and accolades for his performance on the field. Despite his age, he continues to be a dominant force in the NFL and is considered one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time.
Tom Brady Career
Brady was selected in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots. In his first season, he served as a backup quarterback, but he became the starting quarterback in 2001 after an injury to the starting quarterback. Brady led the Patriots to their first Super Bowl championship in Super Bowl XXXVI, and he went on to lead the team to six more Super Bowl championships. In 2020, he signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and won Super Bowl LV, giving him seven Super Bowl championships, the most by any player in NFL history. Throughout his career, Brady has been selected to 14 Pro Bowls, has been named the NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) three times, and has been a two-time NFL Offensive Player of the Year.
Tom Brady Education
After graduating from Junipero Serra High School in 1995, Brady went to the University of Michigan. Brady passed on the opportunity to play professional baseball and went on to play college football. Brady was not a regular on the team (Michigan Wolverines) in his first two years of college but ended his college career with 4773 passing yards and 30 touchdown passes. Brady led the Wolverines to an Orange Bowl victory in his final season with the team.
Tom Brady NFL Draft
Tom Brady was picked in round 6 of the 2000 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots. Brady was the 199th pick of the Draft. During his draft, Tom Brady was not considered to be a very bright prospect as per the NFL Scouting Combine. Brady was the seventh quarterback selected in the 2000 NFL Draft. Some other players who went on to become NFL stars drafted along with Brady in 2000 include linebacker Brian Urlacher (drafted by the Chicago Bears) and offensive tackle Chris Samuels ( drafted by the Washington Football Team).
Tom Brady’s NFL Journey
Drafted in 2000 by the New England Patriots, Tom Brady is probably the most successful player in the history of the team and NFL itself. During his rookie season with the Patriots, Brady was a backup quarterback and only played one game in the season. Little did people know that Tom Brady would go on to lead the Patriots to a run of 6 Super Bowl wins during his tenure with them.
Family, Wife, and Children
Tom Brady’s family plays a big role in his life, and he often speaks about his love and gratitude for them in interviews and on social media. He has been with his wife, Gisele Bündchen, for over a decade, and they have two children together, Benjamin and Vivian. Brady also has a son, Jack, from a previous relationship with actress Bridget Moynahan. Despite the distance, Brady makes sure to keep in touch with his family and spends time with them whenever he can. He has mentioned that his family is a source of support and motivation for him, and he credits his success on the field to his strong family foundation. Brady has also been a vocal advocate for fatherhood and the importance of being present for one’s children.