Tom Brady’s legacy in the NFL is unmatched. Seven Super Bowl rings, countless records, and a career that turned a sixth-round pick into the greatest quarterback ever. Even after hanging up his cleats, Brady’s influence is still felt across the league. As a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, he’s got a new role in shaping the team’s future.
In this year’s NFL Draft, Brady put his stamp on a late-round QB, Cam Miller from North Dakota State, praising his elite throwing motion and technique. This move got fans wondering, especially since Brady knows a thing or two about beating the odds as a sixth-rounder.
No, this is not just a feel-good story about a legend giving a nod to an underdog. It’s a peek into how Brady’s football mind is still at work. Let us break down how this all came together and what it means for the Raiders and Miller.
Tom Brady Had A Favorite QB Despite Staying Distant From The Evaluation Process
Brady’s got a unique spot with the Raiders. As a minority owner, he’s got a say in team decisions, but his broadcasting job means he can’t get too comfortable with the day-to-day grind of draft evaluations.
Still, that didn’t stop him from keeping a line open with Raiders GM John Spytek. The two were in regular contact during the draft process, and when Miller’s name came up, Brady didn’t hold back. He loved how Miller generated power from his lower body and the smoothness of his throwing motion.
It’s the kind of stuff only a quarterback like Brady would zero in on, and Spytek wasn’t about to ignore it.
He’s even said they’d be crazy not to lean on Brady’s expertise when judging QBs. So, while Brady stayed hands-off officially, his voice carried weight behind the scenes, helping push Miller onto the Raiders’ radar.
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The QB Who Turned Brady’s Head
Miller was a star at North Dakota State, a program known for churning out NFL talent. The Raiders snagged him with the 215th pick in the sixth round, and his college numbers explain why he stood out.
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Over his career, he racked up 9,721 passing yards and 81 touchdowns through the air, plus 2,277 rushing yards and 48 scores on the ground. He’s a dual-threat QB who can make plays with his arm or his legs, something Brady, a pocket-passing icon, clearly respected.
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