Antonio Brown recently made a bold statement on Twitter asserting himself as the greatest sixth-round pick in NFL history. He posted a picture of his draft card from the 2010 draft alongside the caption “best 6 rounder of all time.”
While Brown was indeed drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers as the 195th overall pick, surpassing expectations to become a standout player, he falls short in comparison to the legendary career of his former teammate Tom Brady. Brady, a future Hall of Famer, boasts an impressive resume with six Super Bowl wins, nine Super Bowl appearances, three NFL MVP awards, and four Super Bowl MVP titles. Additionally, he has been selected to the Pro Bowl 14 times.
At 42 years old, Brady continues to play at a high level, whereas Brown’s career has been marred by off-field issues, including allegations of sexual assault and rape, leading to his release by the New England Patriots after a brief stint with the team. In a tumultuous year, Brown found himself moving between the Patriots, Raiders, and Steelers within a span of 12 months in 2019.
