Las Vegas — Playing in the Super Bowl may be taxing on players, particularly young ones. Unless you are San Francisco 49ers rookie safety Ji’Ayir Brown. He is not likely to feel any of that. His approach to the Super Bowl is reminiscent of a veteran. Now, many young athletes or rookies have said this, but when you listen to Brown talk about pressure, you completely believe him.
“There’s no pressure. “No pressure,” Brown stated firmly. “I’m confident in whatever I am. All of the life lessons God has taught me, all of the hard work I’ve put in since I was a youngster, have led me to where I’m supposed to be, and I’m supposed to be right here at this time… I believe everything is already written. It’s simply up to me to get out there and experience it. I’m not someone who gets nervous easily. I’m pumped, excited, and ready to go. “No jitters over here.”
Brown has been in the 49ers’ starting lineup since Talanoa Hufanga tore his ACL against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A loss like Hufanga should have created a significant hole in the 49ers’ defense, but Brown has been able to close it. That is due to his attitude, which is plainly confident and fearless. He may be a rookie, but he plays the game like a pro. That is why he has been mostly successful since becoming a starter.
Brown will have to play the game of his life. Going against Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid will need him to do so. It remains to be seen how he will fare, but as things stand, he is on track to make this a reality, thanks to his strong determination.
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Who is the youngest quarterback to win the Super Bowl? 49ers’ Brock Purdy has a shot to crack the top five.
Brock Purdy has the opportunity to go from Mr. Irrelevant to incredibly relevant on Sunday night, when the San Francisco 49ers face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII.
Regardless of the outcome, Purdy will go down in history as the lowest-drafted quarterback to start a Super Bowl. Purdy was taken with the final choice in the 2022 NFL Draft (No. 262). If the 49ers win, Purdy will become one of the youngest quarterbacks to win a Super Bowl.
Where does Purdy rank among the youngest quarterbacks to win the Super Bowl? Here’s a look at the youngest quarterbacks to win a Super Bowl and where Purdy would rank if the 49ers won.
Ben Roethlisberger: 23 years and 340 days (2006).
Brock Purdy: 24 years and 46 days (2024).
Patrick Mahomes: 24 years and 138 days (2020).
Tom Brady: 24 years and 184 days (2001).
Russell Wilson: 25 years and 65 days (2014)
Purdy will be the third-youngest quarterback to play in the Super Bowl, following Dan Marino (23 years, 127 days) and the aforementioned Roethlisberger.
Brock Purdy has a 17-4 record after two seasons with the 49ers. Over this period, the quarterback has completed 68.7 percent of his throws for the squad, totaling 5,654 yards, 44 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions
