Today marks the 20th anniversary of the 2000 NFL Draft, the day the Patriots took a flyer on a quarterback named Tom Brady with the No. 199 overall pick. He watched and waited for his name to be called behind 198 other players, including six other quarterbacks. And, two decades later, he’s still not quite over it. Earlier today, Brady posted a screenshot of the QBs drafted in front of him with a caption: “Nope, I haven’t forgot.” 
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Many of the quarterbacks taken in front of Brady have been largely forgotten by football fans, including Giovanni Carnazzi (49ers, No. 65 overall), Chris Redman (Ravens, No. 75), and Spergon Wynn (Browns, No. 183). Others, like Chad Pennington (Jets, No. 18) and Marc Bulger (Saints, No. 168) found some success at the pro level – but nothing like Brady.
The Jets, 49ers, Ravens, Steelers, Saints, Browns, and every other team in the league have been kicking themselves ever since. Then again, hindsight is 20/20, and few can claim that they envisioned Brady as an NFL starter, let alone a league legend. Brady got his first real opportunity in 2001 when Drew Bledsoe suffered a frightening injury. Fast forward to today, he has 14 Pro Bowl appearances, nine Super Bowl appearances, and six Super Bowl rings. This year, in his age-43 season, Brady will try for his seventh ring with the Buccaneers.
The Patriots did pretty well for themselves with that sixth-round pick. And, now, they have the unenviable task of trying to replace him.
Age 33? Tom Brady is in his early 40s
U know they all blow tom brady lol haha. Its forget him
Janikowski went 17th overall
There was another HOF QB who was drafted lower than Brady…anyone care to guess?
Willie Beamon!
Probably Bart Starr
Kurt Warner was undrafted and spent time playing the the arena league.
The Patriots should draft Brady to replace Brady. Brady White of Memphis.
We all love to dream that, “If only we would’ve drafted Tom Brady, we would’ve won 6 Super Bowls!” No way. I’m sure Tampa Bay is thinking, if only we had had a QB like Steve Young, we would’ve won a Super Bowl so long ago……..oh wait, they did.