HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 05: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates with owner Robert Kraft in the locker room after defeating the Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl 51 at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. The Patriots defeated the Falcons 34-28. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Patriots still remember the cocky as hell rookie, Tom Brady

Tom Brady made this bold prediction after he was drafted by the Patriots.

Tom Brady was a sixth-round draft pick of the New England Patriots in 2000, but he never lacked in confidence.

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Patriots owner Robert Kraft was profiled by HBO's Real Sports, and he told the story of one of his first meetings with Brady.

"I always remember him coming down the stairs at the old stadium," Kraft said via CBS Sports. "He said to me, 'Hi, I'm Tom Brady.' And he looked me in the eye and he said, 'And I'm the best decision this organization has ever made.'"

Kraft's son, Jonathan, who is the team's president, had this exchange with his father after meeting Brady.

"I said, 'God, really?' I'm like, 'Was he cocky?' And my father said to me, 'I'm telling you. There's something about the way he said it that I believe him.'"

Brady's statement to Kraft turned out to be true. He has led the Patriots to five Super Bowl victories since the 2001 season.

(h/t For The Win)