Early Life
Brady played at the University of Michigan and was selected in the sixth round, 199th overall, of the 2000 NFL draft by the New England Patriots.
Career
He became the Patriots' starter in 2001 and won six Super Bowls with the team (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLIX, LI and LIII). He joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020 and won Super Bowl LV. He won three regular-season MVP awards and five Super Bowl MVP awards.
Legacy
Brady retired for good in February 2023 after 23 seasons, holding NFL records for career passing yards and touchdowns. He later became a Fox Sports broadcaster and a part-owner of the Las Vegas Raiders.
Sources and further reading
Last updated: 2026-09-24