Tom Brady and the New England Patriots have a target on their backs next season since they are defending Super Bowl champions. However, Brady has a bigger target on his back as several incoming defensive backs want to make their first career pick against him.
During the NFL draft combine, several defensive backs were asked which quarterback they want to pick off when they get into the league. Here is what some of the best defensive backs in the 2017 NFL Draft class have to say about targeting Tom Brady in their rookie year, per Matt Barbato of All 22.
"Tom Brady, I'm coming for you as my first pick in the NFL," LSU Tigers safety Jamal Adams said.
"If I'm not on the Patriots, Tom Brady, because he's one of the greatest," Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Marshon Lattimore added.
Other NFL prospects that want to target Tom Brady when they play their first game include Ohio State safety Malik Hooker and LSU cornerback Tre'Davious White. Besides the five-time Super Bowl champion, other NFL quarterbacks picked include Aaron Rodgers and Cam Newton.
Even projected first overall pick Myles Garrett of Texas A&M wants to sack Tom Brady when he plays against him next season. He told NFL.com during the draft combine that he is a big Peyton Manning fan so it makes sense that he goes after his rival.
Unfortunately for the 21-year-old defensive end, he won't have the opportunity to play against Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in his first year. The Cleveland Browns, San Francisco 49ers, Chicago Bears, Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans, which are the teams in the Top 5 of the draft, are not slated to face the Patriots next season.
Despite all the shots by incoming rookies, Tom Brady gave some words of encouragement to all draftees on Instagram. He wants all the young players to prove everyone right or wrong, depending on what the scouts tell them at the draft combine.
The 39-year-old quarterback was drafted 199th overall in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He is the greatest draft steal of all time since many people consider him the greatest quarterback of all time, especially after winning his fifth Super Bowl title last month.
"If you could pick off any NFL QB, who would it be and why?”
We asked 7 #NFLCombine DBs… pic.twitter.com/hiP6AeSTa3— NFL (@NFL) March 6, 2017
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