Tedy Bruschi was drafted in 1996 by the Patriots out of Arizona in the third round (86th overall). He played all 12 of his seasons with the Patriots, and it looks like he'll be returning for a 13th season as well. Tedy Bruschi was drafted in 1996 by the Patriots out of Arizona in the third round (86th overall). He played all 12 of his seasons with the Patriots, and it looks like he'll be returning for a 13th season as well.