Parker Washington keeps stacking up the kind of performances that make a team’s early-season surge feel real, and Tom Brady noticed.
The Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver has been a big piece of the club’s 4-1 start, which includes a three-game winning streak, and his breakout showing in Week 5 against the Philadelphia Eagles pushed him further into the spotlight. In Jacksonville’s 19-17 win, Washington caught six passes for 124 yards and two touchdowns.
That earned a ringing endorsement from Brady, who said, “This guy's transformed from a fun story into an absolute dog. D-A-W-G.
Tom Brady called Parker Washington a “dawg” this week. We asked Washington what he thought about it.
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“That means everything, you know, (to) get recognition from one of the greats.”#Jaguars #DUUUVAL @BrentASJax pic.twitter.com/8WUezBFrFu
Everyone knows the sixth round, that's where you look when you need talent, right? Come get it,” Brady said.
Brady was a sixth-round pick himself, going to the New England Patriots in 2000.
Washington, drafted by the Jaguars in the sixth round in 2023, didn’t overdo the moment when asked about the praise. Instead, he kept it measured and appreciative.
“I saw that. That means everything, you know, getting recognition from one of the greats.
Not even one, but the best. A great quarterback,” said the fourth-year pass-catcher in the video posted by Action Sports Jax.
“That's just motivation to keep going. Even my mindset, no matter what, I just want to go out here and continue to do my best.”
When reminded that Brady was also a sixth-round pick, Washington smiled and leaned into the shared draft slot.
“Come on. Some special players in that round. Let's keep it going,” added Washington with a smile.
The numbers keep backing up the rise. Through five games, Washington has 22 catches for 352 yards and four touchdowns, putting him well ahead of his previous pace. Last season, he finished with team highs of 847 yards and five touchdowns in 16 games.
If he stays on this track, a first Pro Bowl nod won’t sound far-fetched.
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