From #199 to the Greatest of All Time: A look back on Tom Brady's career journey

Saying goodbye is never easy, and yesterday was one of those days for Tom Brady fans around the world. The seven-time Super Bowl winner has announced his terirement from the NFL.

At age 45, Tom Brady has decided to cash out, after a relatively successful play-off year with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His last game ended in a 14 - 31 defeat against the Dallas Cowboys.

After completing four years at the University of Michigan, Tom Brady entered the NFL draft with some big names ahead of him.

Brady faced hot young prospects like Carmazzi, Chris Redman, Tee Martin, Marc Bulger, and many more. In fact, he was so far down the list of potential prospects he ended up being number 199 in the global draft pick.

Tom Brady had his hopes placed on the San Francisco 49ers, the team he grew up supporting as a kid. He was a big fan of Joe Montana. Nevertheless, the Niners ended up choosing Carmazzi instead of him.

He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round. Brady told Robert Kraft, owner of the franchise, he was the "best decision this franchise has ever made”.

When Brady joined the Patriots, Drew Bledsoe was the starting quarterback of the team. After falling injured in a game, Brady became the starting quarterback for the Patriots. He took them to the playoffs that year with 11 victories out of 13 games.

Tom Brady had an amazing performance at Super Bowl XXXVI, showing an exhibition of great playmaking and strategic time management. The Patriots won the Super Bowl and Brady was named MVP of the game.

Tom Brady achieved his second title in 2003, at Super Bowl XXXVIII. The Patriots were victorious 32-29 against the Panthers. A total of 354 yards, 3 TD, and 1 INT, with a 100.5 rating. A very impressive performance to wrap up the season.

Another brilliant season in 2004 took the Patriots to the Super Bowl XXXIX and won 24-21 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Brady did 236 yards and two TD passes.

Tom Brady went on to win a total of seven Super Bowls throughout his twenty-three incredible seasons in the NFL.

Tom Brady currently holds the record on NFL comebacks, ranking 1st place with 44 (4QC).

The Patriots duo were a deadly combination that proved crucial in winning Super Bowl XLIX, earning Brady his fourth ring.

Tom Brady’s legendary flea-flicker against the Pittsburgh Steelers is a moment to remember. Brady regathered possession and threw a perfect 34-yeard pass to Chris Hogan, which ultimately gave the Patriots a ticket to the 2017 Super Bowl.

During his 2020 Buccaneers season, Tom Brady completed his longest TD pass in five years. His pass traveled 57.6 air yards to the receiver.

Looking back at Tom Brady’s extensive career, it's clear his place in the Pro Hall of Fame is all but certain. His undisputed dedication to the sport of football has been unmatched. Tom Brady now stands as the most decorated quarterback in NFL history.