Tom Brady cries as he remembers his terrible NFL Draft experience.

Tom Brady, the retired NFL legend, became emotional as he recounted his apprehension about potentially pursuing a career as an ‘insurance salesman’ during a particularly grueling NFL Draft experience.

Despite later achieving unparalleled success in sports history, Brady grappled with uncertainty as he anxiously awaited a call from the New England Patriots during the NFL Draft. Remarkably, the quarterback who would eventually earn acclaim as arguably the greatest of all time began his professional journey as the 199th pick in the sixth round in 2000.

Having showcased his talent during his college football tenure at the University of Michigan, Brady’s exceptional performances as the linchpin of the Patriots defined an era. Widely regarded as one of the NFL’s most significant draft steals, he clinched his first Super Bowl ring in his sophomore season, marking the first of nine appearances in the championship game for New England.

Over the course of 18 seasons as a regular starter under the tutelage of Bill Belichick, Brady and Belichick forged a legendary partnership, lifting the Vince Lombardi Trophy together on six occasions and establishing an enduring dynasty. In a poignant reflection shared on the NFL’s official Instagram page, Brady recalled the pivotal day that altered the course of his life, visibly moved by the memory of confronting the prospect of departing from the sport he loved.

As Brady reminisced about his draft experience, he revealed the emotional strain of waiting until the final day of the draft before being selected by the Patriots. In a candid interview, Brady disclosed the intense emotional journey he underwent during those agonizing hours, which he endured alongside his supportive parents.

“Waiting downstairs during the fourth and fifth rounds, seeing other players getting picked while I remained undrafted, it was incredibly tough,” Brady recalled, visibly affected by the memory as he struggled to hold back tears. He vividly remembered taking a walk around the block with his mom and dad during those trying moments.

The legendary player from the NFL went on, regaining his composure before considering the instant his life transformed, stating: “They take it as personally as I do, and I was ecstatic when the Patriots called, you know. I thought, ‘I don’t have to be an insurance salesperson.'”

Brady’s NFL Scouting Combine report highlighted concerns about his potential, despite his ultimate success: “Poor build, skinny, lacks great physical stature and strength.”

“Lacks mobility and ability to avoid the rush, lacks a really strong arm, can’t drive the ball downfield, does not throw a really tight spiral, system-type player who can get exposed if forced to ad lib, gets knocked down easily.”

Brady’s father, Tom Brady Sr., gave a tearful recollection of the day he was selected, stating, “We were led to believe that he was going to be drafted, possibly second round, probably third round.”

He told ESPN, “They kept calling quarterback names, and we kept being stunned.” “We were inconsolable. It was getting worse and worse with every name.”