When the Patriots selected quarterback Bailey Zappe 137th overall in the NFL Draft, the pick came as a surprise to many — including Zappe himself.
In a “Hey Rookie, Welcome to the NFL” video produced by NFL Films, footage shows Zappe’s reaction when he heard the life-changing news.
Here’s how it unfolded, starting from the moment the Patriots called and Bill Belichick took the phone.
“This is Coach Belichick. Congratulations.”
“Thank you, Coach. I really appreciate it,” Zappe replied, clearly in shock.
Family members in the background then chimed in with their thoughts. “Patriots?