Tom Brady Uses Cross-Sport Comparison for Jayden Daniels

‘When you’re a great competitor, you don’t care your age ... You just care about your inner belief in yourself. He has that,’ Brady said of Daniels.

Jayden Daniels (5) of the Washington Commanders celebrates with Terry McLaurin (17) after defeating the Detroit Lions 45-31 in the NFC Divisional Playoff at Ford Field in Detroit, Mich., on Jan. 18, 2025. Nic Antaya/Getty Images

Rookies like Jayden Daniels are simply not expected to be where Daniels is currently—one win from appearing in the Super Bowl.

Just five rookie quarterbacks in NFL history have made it to Conference Championship Weekend prior to Daniels doing so this season; and his poise plus ability to thrive under high-intense and pressure-filled situations is a big reason why.