For NFL executives involved with the league’s annual rookie draft, replicating the Patriots’ selection of Tom Brady in the sixth round in 2000 is the dream scenario.
Finding the “next Tom Brady” – in any round – is clearly a desired goal for any team with “quarterback” as a listed draft need.
Yet most scouts and NFL draft prospects refrain from direct comparisons to the six-time Super Bowl winner. It’s something that’s fraught with obvious danger, given the absurdly high expectations that would accompany any player described as having Brady-like ability.
One 2019 draft prospect isn’t shying away from a comparison to Brady.