Tom Brady

Tom Brady is a retired professional football player universally regarded as the greatest quarterback of all time. Over a remarkable 23-season career in the National Football League, he established an unprecedented standard of winning, capturing seven Super Bowl titles and setting nearly every major passing record.

Player Profile, High School, and College Career

Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr. was born on August 3, 1977, in San Mateo, California, USA. The Quarterback stands 193 cm tall, and his weight was last listed at 102 kg.

He attended Junípero Serra High School, where he excelled in both football and baseball—even getting drafted by the MLB's Montreal Expos in 1995. Ultimately choosing football, Brady committed to the University of Michigan from 1995 to 1999.

While he had to fight for playing time early on, he was a backup on the 1997 National Championship squad and eventually became the starter, leading the Wolverines to victories in the Rose Bowl and the Orange Bowl.

Personal Life

Brady was raised Catholic but has described his current beliefs as more spiritual than religious. He has one son, Jack, from a previous relationship with actress Bridget Moynahan. In 2009, he married Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen, with whom he has two children. The couple divorced in October 2022.

Following his retirement, Brady transitioned to the broadcast booth, becoming the lead color commentator for Fox Sports in 2024. He has also expanded his business portfolio, becoming a partial owner of the Las Vegas Raiders and the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces.

Professional Career and Highlights

Selected 199th overall in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots, Brady's selection is now widely considered the biggest steal in NFL history. He took over as the team's starting quarterback in his second season (2001) and immediately led the Patriots to a victory in Super Bowl XXXVI, earning his first Super Bowl MVP award.

This sparked a historic dynasty, with Brady guiding the franchise to back-to-back championships in Super Bowl XXXVIII and XXXIX.

In 2007, Brady orchestrated a perfect 16-0 regular season, throwing a then-record 50 touchdown passes to earn his first NFL Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year awards. After overcoming a severe knee injury to win NFL Comeback Player of the Year in 2009, he secured his second NFL MVP in 2010, becoming the league's first-ever unanimous choice.

His sustained excellence continued deep into his career. He captured his fourth ring and third Super Bowl MVP in Super Bowl XLIX (2014 season). In 2016, he engineered the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history to win Super Bowl LI, taking home his fourth Super Bowl MVP.

At age 40, he won his third NFL MVP award for his brilliant 2017 campaign. He then secured his sixth and final ring with the Patriots in Super Bowl LIII.

In 2020, Brady left New England to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Defying age once again, he led his new team to a victory in Super Bowl LV during his first season, claiming his seventh Super Bowl title and fifth Super Bowl MVP at the age of 43.

He continued to play at an elite level, leading the league in passing yards and touchdowns in 2021 before officially retiring after the 2022 season. He stepped away from the game holding the all-time NFL records for quarterback wins (251), passing yards (89,214), passing touchdowns (649), and Pro Bowl selections (15).

Career Highlights:

• 2001, 2003, 2004, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020 – Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLIX, LI, LIII, LV)
• 2001, 2003, 2014, 2016, 2020 – 5× Super Bowl MVP (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XLIX, LI, LV)
• 2007, 2010, 2017 – 3× NFL Most Valuable Player
• 2007, 2010 – 2× NFL Offensive Player of the Year
• 2009 – NFL Comeback Player of the Year
• 2007, 2010, 2017 – 3× First-team All-Pro
• 2005, 2016, 2021 – 3× Second-team All-Pro
• 2001, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009–2018, 2021 – 15× Pro Bowl
• 2002, 2007, 2010, 2015, 2021 – 5× NFL passing touchdowns leader
• 2005, 2007, 2017, 2021 – 4× NFL passing yards leader
• 2007, 2010 – 2× NFL passer rating leader
• 2007 – NFL completion percentage leader
• 2000s, 2010s – NFL All-Decade Team
• 2019 – NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
• 2007 – AP Male Athlete of the Year
• 2005, 2021 – 2× SI Sportsman of the Year
• 2004, 2007 – 2× SN Athlete of the Year
• 1997 – National champion
• New England Patriots Franchise Honors: Hall of Fame, All-2000s Team, All-2010s Team, 50th Anniversary Team, All-Dynasty Team, No. 12 retired
• NFL Record: Career quarterback wins (251)
• NFL Record: Career passing completions (7,753)
• NFL Record: Career passing attempts (12,050)
• NFL Record: Career passing touchdowns (649)
• NFL Record: Career passing yards (89,214)
• NFL Record: Career playoff quarterback wins (35)
• NFL Record: Career playoff passing yards (13,400)
• NFL Record: Career playoff passing touchdowns (88)
• NFL Record: Most passing yards in a postseason game (505)
• NFL Record: Longest touchdown pass (99 yards - tied)
• 2022 – NFL Record: Passing completions in a season (490)
• 2022 – NFL Record: Passing attempts in a season (733)
• 2007 – NFL Record: Most wins in a single regular season by a starting quarterback (16)