6 current NFL Hall of Famers who were drafted after Tom Brady 

#4 - LaDainian Tomlinson (Drafted in 2001)

Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony for LaDainian Tomlinson

LaDainian Tomlinson is one of the greatest running backs of all time, spending most of his career with the Los Angeles Chargers before finishing with the New York Jets.

He absolutely dominated the league during his first seven seasons, accumulating an NFL MVP award, Offensive Player of the Year award, five All-Pro selections and five Pro Bowls.

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#3 - Ed Reed (Drafted in 2002)

Ed Reed poses with his Hall of Fame bust

Ed Reed spent all but one year of his entire career with the Baltimore Ravens, where he was one of the greatest free safeties of all time and one of the most dangerous defenders in the league.

He was selected to eight All-Pro teams and also won a Defensive Player of the Year award while helping the Ravens win a Super Bowl ring.

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#2 - Troy Polamalu (Drafted in 2003)

Dick LeBeau and Troy Polamalu at the Hall of Fame

Troy Polamalu is one of the most dynamic defenders in NFL history, playing a free-roaming safety who has made all kinds of amazing plays from all different areas.

He spent his entire career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he helped them win two Super Bowl rings as a key member of their defense. He was selected to six All-Pro teams and also won the Defensive Player of the Year award.

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#1 - Calvin Johnson (Drafted in 2007)

Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony for Calvin Johnson

Calvin Johnson was one of the most dominant wide receivers of all time during his short nine-year career with the Detroit Lions. He finished his career on a streak of six consecutive Pro Bowl selections while also being selected to the All-Pro team four times. He also holds an NFL record of 1,964 receiving yards in a single season.