Brady was a lightly regarded prospect coming out of college,[61] with an unimpressive NFL Scouting Combine performance reinforcing this reputation.[62] As a result, he was not selected until the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots, 199th overall, and was the seventh quarterback taken. Brady's success as a passer has been attributed to his work ethic, competitive spirit, pocket awareness, and intelligence.[63][64]