By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2024-12-07 17:18:20 | Updated at 2024-12-23 15:14:44
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NFL legend Tom Brady suffered an unlikely defeat when he was bested by a high schooler this week.
The former quarterback, 47, took part in passing contest for famous YouTuber MrBeast's channel in which he took on Florida high school quarterback Jake Balanovich.
With seven Super Bowl rings to prove it, Brady wasn't too accustomed with losing during his NFL career but he found himself on the receiving end of an upset against the teenager.
The Cypress Bay senior had the chance of a lifetime to go up against the NFL legend as they attempted to pop four balloons with a football.
Balanovich stunned the icon as he successfully hit all four targets with the pigskin faster than the seven-time Super Bowl winner.
Not only did Balanovich take home the bragging rights but he also pocketed a staggering $100,000 from MrBeast.
Tom Brady lost a passing challenge on MrBeast's YouTube channel to a high school quarterback
Cypress Bay senior Jake Balanovich (second left) claimed the $100,000 prize after besting Brady
Brady took the defeat in good humor, laughing as the teen made the final pass to win the contest - and was wildly congratulated by his cheering classmates, who had joined Balanovich on the field.
However, Balanovich has taken a surprisingly conservative approach to splashing his new cash.
He told TMZ that he intends 'to be smart with that money, not blowing it on anything dumb,' but did admit he may treat himself to a new pair of sneakers.
Balanovich just finished up his senior campaign at Cypress Bay, completing 106-of-175 passes for 1,551 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Brady is the NFL's all-time passing leader with 89,214 yards and led the New England Patriots to six Super Bowl victories and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to one in 23 seasons.
However, Brady has since swapped the football field for the broadcast booth after embarking on the first season of his $375million, 10-year contract with Fox.
