Tom Brady – Michigan Wolverines

Tom Brady played very little during his first two years as a Michigan Wolverine as he watched Scott Dreisbach and Brian Griese start at quarterback in 1996 and 1997, respectively. Leading up to his junior year in 1998, Brady had to battle Drew Henson for the starting job. He ultimately prevailed and went on to set Michigan records for most pass attempts and completions during the 1998 season. Tom Brady led the Wolverines to back-to-back 10 wins seasons as the team’s starter in 1998 and 1999, and was named captain of the team in his senior season. In his last game he led Michigan to an overtime win in the Orange Bowl over Alabama throwing for 369 yards and four touchdowns. Despite his success, Brady wasn’t picked in the 2000 NFL Draft until the 6th round. With the 199th pick the Patriots found perhaps the NFL Draft’s greatest ‘diamond in the rough’.