The player went on to become the greatest player in NFL history, making it the greatest steal in the history of the draft.
After winning the Super Bowl a record seven times, Tom Brady retired last year. However, another late draft pick is suddenly unexpectedly having an impact on the NFL.
With the 262nd and final pick in the 2022 draft, the San Francisco 49ers selected quarterback Brock Purdy. In February, Purdy became the first quarterback to reach the Super Bowl in just two seasons, following in Brady’s footsteps.
Considering the amount of scouting that goes into potential draft picks, how come two future stars were passed over for so long?