5. Best NFL Player Born in California – Tom Brady
They don’t call him “Terrific Tom” for nothing as quarterback Tom Brady has truly solidified himself as one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play the game. He’s taken the New England Patriots to legendary heights and won six Super Bowl championships in the process.
California is Brady’s birthplace as he’s thrown for more passing yards and touchdowns than any other quarterback in NFL Playoffs history. In the postseason where it matters most, Brady has totaled 11,388 passing yards on 1,025 completions for 73 touchdowns and 35 interceptions.
The Golden State will always be known for amazing wine and for gold but definitely for the “golden boy” of the Patriots. His legacy continues as Brady tries to add another championship to his prolific career on a brand new team in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before he calls it quits.
Career Accomplishments
- Six-time Super Bowl champion
- Owns the NFL record for most games won by a quarterback at 200+
- The oldest quarterback in NFL history to lead the league in passing yards at 40-years-old