Tom Brady's career timeline: A look back at NFL legend's legacy as he's reportedly set to retire

NFL quarterback Tom Brady is retiring from American football after 22 seasons and seven Super Bowl titles.

Tom Brady is reportedly retiring from the NFL following an illustrious career.

ESPN reported Brady’s decision to step away from the NFL Saturday. 

A recent CBS Sports report suggested that his decision to retire was "imminent," sparking more rumors about whether the clock was ticking.

"He is very respectful of the game and has great respect for the Tampa organization and all they have done for him," an unnamed source close to the quarterback reportedly told CBS Sports. 

"He understands the ramifications that this decision would have on the team moving forward, and he would never want to do anything to upstage the playoffs. Whatever he decides, I'd expect he announces it soon."

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Here’s a look back on the epic career of Brady.

Michigan QB Tom Brady (10) in action against Wisconsin. (John Biever/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)

Tom Brady wasn’t exactly the most dynamic player in college. He played for the Michigan Wolverines four years but didn’t get too much playing time until his junior season. He finished his career at Michigan with 4,773 passing yards, 30 touchdown passes and 17 interceptions. He led the team to a Citrus Bowl win in 1998 and an overtime Orange Bowl victory in 1999.

Closeup of Michigan QB Tom Brady (10) in action vs Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. (Peter Read Miller/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)

Brady wasn’t a highly touted pro prospect. And he fell down draft boards due to his NFL Scouting Combine performance, though he was labeled as a player with top-notch work ethic.

New England selected him in the sixth round of the 2000 draft with