Because going out in the first round of the Draft, does not assure you a promising future in the NFLIn fact, the pressure for them as soon as the season starts is even greater.

The ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ from 2022, that is, the last player to be chosen during the Draft, is called Brock Purdy and he is a quarterback. I really had little hope of playing in the campaign.

But, luck smiled on him and a couple of injuries in the 49ers made him play; The thing is, he did so well (besides having the ability), because the pressure on his shoulders was minimal, since he was the ‘Mr. irrelevant’.

Brock Purdy, QB de 49ers – Foto: Getty Images

We give this example of a player without pressure chosen in the last round of the Draft, because some of those who come out in said 1st round, they come to the team to solve the problems and many of them are not prepared to withstand the pressure.

That is why we can find more success stories throughout the NFL, in selected players from the second round to the lastthat of athletes chosen in the first round of Draft.

The setting of the 1997 draft
The scene of the 1997 draft – Photo: Getty Images

Examples of NFL Legend Players Who Weren’t Picked in the First Round of the Draft

This note can be sent to Will Levis, who was so angry about not being selected in the first round of the Draft (when he was painting, according to some, to be the first overall pick). He was chosen in the second round and these examples will surely put a smile back on his face..

13 great players who were not chosen in the first round

Player Round in which he was chosen draft year Team that drafted him NFL achievements
Tom Brady Sixth round of the Draft 2000 New England Patriots 7 Super Bowl rings and the NFL GOAT
Joe Montana Third round of draft 1979 san francisco 49ers 4 Super Bowl rings, 3 Super Bowl MVPs, and Hall of Fame
Brett Favre Second Round of Draft 1991 Atlanta Falcons Super Bowl winner and 3-time NFL MVP
Roger Staubach Tenth Round of Draft 1964 Dallas Cowboys 2 time Super Bowl winner and Hall of Famer
Bart Starr Seventeenth round of Draft 1956 Green Bay Packers 2-time Super Bowl winner, 2-time Super Bowl MVP and Hall of Famer
Ray Nitschke Third round of draft 1958 Green Bay Packers 2 time Super Bowl winner and Hall of Famer
Drew Brees Second Round of Draft 2001 San Diego Chargers NFL MVP and Super Bowl winner
Art Shell Third round of draft 1968 Oakland Raiders 2 time Super Bowl winner and Hall of Famer
Fran Tarkenton Third round of draft 1961 Minnesota Vikings NFL MVP and led Vikings to three Super Bowls
Andre Reed Fourth round of Draft 1985 Buffalo Bills Helped the Bills to 4 Super Bowls, also a Hall of Famer
Johnny Unitas Ninth round of the Draft 1955 Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl winner, 3-time NFL MVP and Hall of Famer
Michael Stratham Second Round of Draft 1993 New York Giants Winner of a Super Bowl (vs. Brady) and Hall of Fame
Terrell Davis Sixth round of the Draft 1995 Denver Broncos 2-time Super Bowl winner, a Super Bowl MVP, and an NFL MVP
Tom Brady, the greatest legend in the NFL
Tom Brady, the NFL’s greatest legend – Photo: Getty Images

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