Countless athletes who were average on paper ended up in their sport’s hall of fame. Drafted in the late rounds, many attended small colleges with even smaller sports programs if drafted at all. They defied the odds, overcame skeptics, and forged legacies. Tom Brady, the former quarterback of the New England Patriots and currently playing for Tampa Bay, is a relevant example. Drafted later, Brady worked his way into a starting position and led his team to the record books. Today he is arguably one of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of pro football.

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