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Brock Richard Purdy (born December 27, 1999) is an American professional football quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Iowa State Cyclones and was selected by the 49ers with the final pick in the 2022 NFL draft, becoming that year's Mr. Irrelevant.

Key Information

Purdy began his rookie season in the NFL as the third-string quarterback but took the starting role following injuries to Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo. Winning all five regular-season games that he started, Purdy played a key role in the 49ers' ten-game winning streak, securing a division title and an NFC Championship Game appearance. Purdy continued as the 49ers' starting quarterback in the 2023 season, where he led them to a repeat division title and led the league in multiple passing categories before an appearance in Super Bowl LVIII. Purdy also set the franchise's single season passing yards record and earned his first Pro Bowl selection.

Early life

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Purdy was born on December 27, 1999, in Queen Creek, Arizona. He played high school football for Perry High School in Gilbert, Arizona.[1][2][3] Purdy is the middle child of Shawn and Carrie Purdy. Shawn was a Minor League Baseball player for eight seasons. His older sister Whittney played softball at Southeastern University.[4] His younger brother Chubba later became the starting quarterback at Perry[5] before being recruited to Florida State as a dual-threat quarterback.[6] As a youth, Purdy played quarterback in a flag football league. His father attributed Purdy's later success in part to the faster processing speed required to play flag football; quarterbacks were given seven seconds to dispose of the football before plays were blown dead.[7]

Purdy started his varsity football career during the 2015 season as a sophomore for the newly opened Perry High School. In 2016, the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) adjusted the athletic regions, placing Perry in the 6A Division Premier Region, ranked as the sixth toughest region in the nation.[8] Purdy's performance elevated Perry into the 6A Division AIA State Championship game in 2016 and 2017, losing 65–28 and 48–42, respectively, both to Chandler High School.[9]

Purdy established himself as a football power in Arizona, competing against Chandler Unified School District's more established powerhouse programs such as Chandler High (0–5), Hamilton (4–2) and Basha (2–1). Purdy achieved a 27–13 record at Perry. He was named Gatorade's Football Player of the Year and was The Arizona Republic's high-school player of the year.[10][11][12]

Purdy was considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports.[13][14] He signed his letter of intent to commit to Iowa State University on February 7, 2018, enrolling in June of that year.[15][16][17]

College recruiting information
Name Hometown School Height Weight Commit date
Brock Purdy
QB
Queen Creek, Arizona Perry High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 202 lb (92 kg) Feb 7, 2018 
Recruit ratings: Scout:    Rivals: 3/5 stars   247Sports: 3/5 stars   ESPN: 3/5 stars   
Overall recruit ranking:    247Sports: 839
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2018 Team Ranking". Rivals.com.

College career

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Purdy entered his freshman year for the Cyclones in 2018 as the third string to Kyle Kempt and Zeb Noland. He became the starter after Kempt was injured and Noland was ineffective.[18][19] Overall, Purdy started eight games, completing 146-of-220 passes for 2,250 yards, 16 touchdowns, and seven interceptions for what would prove to be a career-best 169.9 passer rating (sixth best in all NCAA football), and compiling a 7–2 record for the Cyclones.[20][21] In addition, he rushed for 308 yards and five touchdowns.[22]

Purdy (#15) playing against Oklahoma State in 2019

During Purdy's sophomore season in 2019, he started all 13 games, compiling a 7–6 record.[23] The year was highlighted by 435 yards and a school-record 510 total yards, along with three passing and three rushing touchdowns against Louisiana-Monroe, five passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown in a narrow 42–41 loss to the then number 9 Oklahoma Sooners,[24] and 372 yards with three passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown in a win over Kansas.[25] He passed for a touchdown in 12 consecutive games and completed 39 passes against a single team, Oklahoma State—both school records. Purdy also led the Big 12 Conference in passing yards with 3,982 and was third in total touchdowns, 27 of them passing, which broke George Amundson's 41-year-old school record of 24 total touchdowns.[26][27]

During Purdy's junior year in 2020, he and running back Breece Hall led the Cyclones to a 9–3 record (tied with the 2000 season for the best record in program history) and a number 9 national ranking, their highest in school history dating to 1895.[28] Purdy had three touchdowns and no interceptions in a 45–0 shutout of Kansas State,[29] followed two weeks later by completing 20-of-23 passes for three touchdowns and rushing for 38 yards and another touchdown during a 42–6 victory over West Virginia.[30] In the Fiesta Bowl, Purdy passed and rushed for a touchdown in a 34–17 win over Oregon.[31]

In his 2021 senior year, Purdy and Hall again led the Cyclones to a 7–6 record, highlighted by 307 yards and two touchdowns in a 24–21 victory over number 8 Oklahoma State.[32] Purdy also had 356 yards and three touchdowns against Texas Tech, but Iowa State lost in a 41–38 shootout.[33] The season was a disappointment to an Iowa State team ranked number 7 entering the season, but Purdy's 71.7 percent completion percentage and 3,188 yards again led the Big 12.[34]

Purdy ended his time at Iowa State as a three-time All-Big 12 quarterback, holding 32 school records including career pass attempts, completions, percentage, yards, and both passing (81) and total (100) touchdowns.[26] His 14 games with 300-plus passing yards was nearly triple the previous school record of five by Bret Meyer.[26] Purdy's four years at Iowa State corresponded with the first time the school's football program had seen four consecutive winning seasons since 19231927.[35] Purdy graduated from Iowa State in 2021 with a degree in communication studies.[36]

College statistics

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Season Team Games Passing Rushing
GP GS Record Comp Att Pct Yards Avg TD Int Rate Att Yards Avg TD
2018 Iowa State 10 8 6–2 146 220 66.4 2,250 10.2 16 7 169.9 100 308 3.1 5
2019 Iowa State 13 13 7–6 312 475 65.7 3,982 8.4 27 9 151.1 93 249 2.7 8
2020 Iowa State 12 12 9–3 243 365 66.6 2,750 7.5 19 9 142.1 87 382 4.4 5
2021 Iowa State 13 13 7–6 292 407 71.7 3,188 7.8 19 8 149.0 85 238 2.8 1
Career 48 46 29–17 993 1,467 67.7 12,170 8.3 81 33 151.1 365 1,177 3.2 19

Professional career

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2022

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump
6 ft 0+58 in
(1.84 m)
212 lb
(96 kg)
29 in
(0.74 m)
9+14 in
(0.23 m)
4.84 s 1.55 s 2.73 s 4.45 s 7.21 s 27.0 in
(0.69 m)
All values from NFL Combine[37][38]
Purdy leading the 49ers offense

The San Francisco 49ers selected Purdy with the final pick (262nd overall) of the 2022 NFL draft, making him that year's Mr. Irrelevant.[39] The Athletic later obtained the scouting report of another NFL team that evaluated Purdy but opted not to draft him; the report described Purdy as experienced and "works through his progressions very well" but "not a very good athlete...limited arm, both in strength and throw repertoire." After observing Purdy's subsequent performance in his first NFL season, the coach who authored the report told The Athletic that while Purdy's record in college was impressive, "The requirement to juke people and outrun people in college is a lot lower than it is in the NFL... In college, they might be able to outrun that D-end or pull away from that linebacker, but they got hawked down in the NFL. But Purdy has kinda maintained that and almost surpassed his level of agility in the NFL." The coach indicated that Purdy's performance in his first NFL season would likely have warranted being drafted in the second or third round, saying: "We undervalued his agility and probably the mental side, and San Francisco is perfect for it because they put a lot of importance on that because of their offense."[40]

In October 2023, former 49er quarterback and Hall of Fame member Steve Young opined that Purdy was overlooked in the draft because his calmness under pressure would not have been apparent: "...the [quarterback] position is really about guile and an innate gift from heaven, in some ways, to be able to have your heart rate go down when everyone else is in anxiety and pressure... But in the NFL, very few are naturally at peace. And that's why when I compare him to Patrick Mahomes, I'm comparing him to how Patrick feels at peace. We all grew into it. Some guys just show up. Patrick showed up at peace, and so did Brock. The draft doesn't understand that thing."[41]

Trey Lance was named the starter over Jimmy Garoppolo for the 2022 season, making Purdy the third-string quarterback. A week into training camp during the 2022 preseason, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told 49ers CEO Jed York that he thought Purdy was the team's best quarterback. According to York, Shanahan told him that nevertheless they would continue to invest in Lance as the starter: "Obviously we’ve invested in Trey and Trey's doing a good job and we're going to do everything that we can. We're not going to change that. And we're not going to change our depth chart. But I think Brock will end up being our quarterback." York publicly recounted this story ahead of Super Bowl LVIII, praising both Shanahan's candor and decision process: "...one thing that owners don't love to hear when they've invested money and/or draft picks or both into people is that the last pick in the draft is the guy that we think is the best. That’s generally not great news. But he's honest. And he let it play out the right way."[42]

Lance appeared in only two games before suffering a season-ending ankle injury against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 2.[43] During a Week 5 37–15 road victory over the Carolina Panthers, Purdy made his NFL debut, taking a knee to close out the game.[44] Two weeks later against the Kansas City Chiefs, he relieved Garoppolo on the 49ers' last drive, throwing for 66 yards and an interception in the 44–23 loss.[45] 49ers CEO York later said that Purdy's performance gave him some doubts: "I think Brock threw one ball into the stands. And I may or may not have had some sarcastic comments for Kyle postgame."[42]

In Week 13, in the first quarter against the Miami Dolphins, Garoppolo suffered a foot injury, causing the 49ers to call upon Purdy once again. Purdy performed efficiently, and finished the game completing 25-of-37 passes for 210 yards, two touchdowns—one to running back Christian McCaffrey and one to fullback Kyle Juszczyk—and an interception during a 33–17 victory.[46] Purdy became the first 'Mr. Irrelevant' to throw a touchdown pass in a regular season game.[47][a] Following Garoppolo's injury, Purdy was named the 49ers' starting quarterback for the remainder of the 2022 season.[48] On December 11, Purdy became the only quarterback in his first career start to beat a team led by Tom Brady, when the 49ers defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 35–7.[49] Purdy finished the game with 185 passing yards and two passing touchdowns to go along with a two-yard rushing touchdown. After the game, the 49ers sent out a tweet dubbing Purdy "Mr. Relevant."[50][51][52] In the next game against the Seahawks, Purdy had 17-for-26 passing with 217 yards and two touchdowns, both to George Kittle, during the 21–13 victory as the 49ers clinched the NFC West.[53] Purdy became the second player in NFL history, after Aaron Rodgers, to record a cumulative total quarterback rating of 115 or greater in his first two starts.[54]

During a Week 16 37–20 victory over the Washington Commanders, Purdy had 234 passing yards, two touchdowns, and an interception.[55][56] In the next game against the Las Vegas Raiders, he threw for 284 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception during the 37–34 overtime road victory.[57][58] On January 12, 2023, the NFL named Purdy as the National Football Conference (NFC)'s Rookie of the Month for December and January.[59] Purdy finished the regular season throwing for 1,374 yards for 13 touchdowns and four interceptions, winning all five of his starts and leading the 49ers to the second seed in the playoffs. Purdy's passer rating of 119.4 through his five starts is the highest for a quarterback in his first five starts since Kurt Warner in 1999.[60] He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.[61]

In the Wild Card Round against the Seahawks, Purdy became the first 49ers rookie quarterback to start and win a playoff game, while putting him 6–0 in career starts. During the 41–23 victory, he completed 18-of-30 passes for 332 yards and scored four total touchdowns (three passing, one rushing), the most by a rookie quarterback in a playoff game.[62] With this victory, Purdy also became the lowest-drafted quarterback to start and win a playoff game,[63] and became the first rookie quarterback since Sammy Baugh in 1937 to have at least 200 pass yards and two pass scores in a playoff win.[64] This also made Purdy the first rookie quarterback to do so since the AFL–NFL merger. With the 49ers' subsequent 19–12 victory in the Divisional Round over the Dallas Cowboys, Purdy became the third quarterback since 1970 to win two playoff games in his rookie season with the others being Mark Sanchez and Joe Flacco (later matched by Jayden Daniels). Although throwing no touchdowns in this game, Purdy completed 19-of-29 passes for 214 yards, which also made him the first rookie quarterback since 1970 to throw over 200 yards in consecutive NFL postseason games.[65]

During the first quarter of the NFC Championship Game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Purdy suffered an injury to his right elbow. He was replaced by Josh Johnson.[66] Following Johnson's concussion in the third quarter, Purdy reentered the game,[67] though he would only throw two more passes; Purdy was primarily tasked with handing off the ball to his teammates. The 49ers would go on to lose on the road 31–7.[68] Purdy was diagnosed with a complete tear of his ulnar collateral ligament, which rendered him unable to throw the ball more than 10 yards.[69][70]

2023

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After a successful recovery from injury, Purdy was named the starting quarterback to begin the 2023 season, over Sam Darnold, Brandon Allen, and Trey Lance, the lattermost later being traded to the Cowboys.[71]

During the season-opening 30–7 road victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, Purdy completed 19-of-29 passing attempts for 220 yards, two touchdowns (both to Brandon Aiyuk), and a passer rating of 111.3. With the 49ers' win and two touchdown passes on the day, Purdy became the first quarterback in NFL history to win his first six career regular season starts and throw at least two touchdown passes in each of those starts. With a passer rating of 111.3, Purdy also became the first quarterback in NFL history to register a passer rating of 95.0 or higher in each of his first six career regular-season starts.[72] Three weeks later the Arizona Cardinals, the 49ers won by a score of 35–16 with Purdy completing 20-of-21 passes for 283 yards and a touchdown, setting a new 49ers franchise record for highest single-game completion rate of 95.2%. The prior franchise record of 90% had been set by Steve Young in Week 8 of the 1991 season.[73] During a Week 5 42–10 victory over the Cowboys, Purdy completed 17-of-24 passes for 252 yards and four touchdowns. With this victory, Purdy became the fourth quarterback in NFL history (after Kurt Warner, Peyton Manning, and Tom Brady) to lead a team that scored 30 points or more in at least 8 consecutive regular season games.[74] The following week against the Cleveland Browns, Purdy suffered his first regular season loss after rookie kicker Jake Moody missed a 41-yard field goal as time expired in the fourth quarter. Purdy finished the narrow 19–17 road loss completing 12-of-27 passes for 125 yards, a touchdown, and an interception for a 55.3 passer rating.[75]

Purdy entered concussion protocol following a Week 7 road loss to the Minnesota Vikings after experiencing symptoms on the flight home.[76] However, he was cleared in time for the next game against the Cincinnati Bengals, which the 49ers lost 31–17.[77][78]

During a Week 10 34–3 road victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, Purdy threw for 296 yards and three touchdowns, setting a new career record passer rating of 148.9. This was the third time in his NFL career that Purdy had thrown at least three touchdowns with a passer rating of 140 or more; the only other NFL quarterback to have done the same in his first two seasons is Kurt Warner.[79] In the next game against the Buccaneers, Purdy completed 21-of-25 passes for 333 yards and three touchdowns for a perfect passer rating of 158.3. This was the first time a 49ers quarterback achieved a perfect passer rating since Joe Montana in 1989,[80] and the only time a 49ers quarterback has accomplished that feat with 25 or more attempts in a game. Purdy was subsequently named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week[81] and FedEx Air NFL Player of the Week for his performance.[82] Two weeks later against the Eagles, Purdy completed 19-of-27 passes for 314 yards and four touchdowns as the 49ers won on the road 42–19.[83] He was again named FedEx Air NFL Player of the Week.[84] During a Week 14 28–16 victory over the Seahawks, Purdy threw for 368 yards and two touchdowns with a completion rate of 70.4%, and was named FedEx Air NFL Player of the Week for the second week in a row.[85]

During a Week 15 45–29 road victory over the Cardinals, Purdy led the 49ers to a second consecutive NFC West title as he completed 16-of-25 passes for 245 yards and four touchdowns with a passer rating of 135.3.[86] Purdy left the game in the second quarter and was assessed in the medical tent for what head coach Kyle Shanahan believed was a head injury, but Purdy eventually returned to the game after the medical staff assessed that Purdy had a shoulder stinger. Backup quarterback Darnold substituted Purdy for three plays while he was in the medical tent.[87] In the next game against the Baltimore Ravens, Purdy completed 18-of-32 passes for 255 yards, no touchdowns, and four interceptions during the 33–19 loss.[88] His 255 passing yards allowed him to surpass 4,000 passing yards in a season, the first 49ers quarterback to do so since Jeff Garcia in 2000.[89] The following week against the Commanders, Purdy threw for 230 yards and two touchdowns as the 49ers won on the road 27–10, surpassing Garcia's franchise season passing yards record by two yards.[90] On January 3, 2024, Shanahan stated that Purdy would not play in the regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Rams.[91] Later that day, the NFL announced that Purdy had been selected as the NFC's starting quarterback for the 2024 Pro Bowl Games.[92] He completed the regular season leading the league in passer rating, total quarterback rating, and yards gained per attempt.[93]

At home against the Green Bay Packers in the Divisional Round, Purdy struggled with accuracy in rainy conditions as the 49ers trailed entering the fourth quarter. Despite his struggles, Purdy engineered a 12-play, 69-yard drive that culminated with Christian McCaffrey scoring a go-ahead touchdown with under two minutes left as the 49ers won 24–21.[94] Purdy was 6-of-7 for 47 yards on the game-winning drive and finished the game completing 23 of his 39 passes for 252 yards and a touchdown.[95] In the NFC Championship Game against the Detroit Lions, Purdy only completed seven of his 15 pass attempts for 93 yards and an interception as San Francisco trailed 24–7 at halftime.[96] In the second half, Purdy completed 13-of-16 passes for 174 yards and a touchdown. He also scrambled for 49 rushing yards as he rallied the 49ers from a 17-point deficit at halftime to win 34–31, advancing to Super Bowl LVIII.[97] Purdy became the lowest drafted quarterback to start a Super Bowl.[98] In the Super Bowl, Purdy completed 23-of-38 passes for 255 yards and a touchdown in a 25–22 overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.[99] He was ranked 28th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2024.[100]

2024

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Purdy being led off the field after an injury late in the season

In Week 5 against the Arizona Cardinals, Purdy made his 50th career touchdown pass after passing to George Kittle. He also became the fastest quarterback in 49ers franchise history to achieve 50 career touchdown passes.[101] Purdy finished the 2024 season with 3,864 passing yards and 20 passing touchdowns to 12 interceptions for a 96.1 passer rating. This statistical regression in comparison to his 2023 campaign was largely attributed to injuries suffered by several of the 49ers' most productive pass-catchers, with both Brandon Aiyuk and Christian McCaffrey absent for the majority of the season.[102][103] However, Purdy had his most successful season to date on the ground, rushing for 323 yards and leading the team with five rushing touchdowns.[104]

The 49ers as a whole struggled with injuries in 2024, ending with a 6–11 record and failing to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2020.[105] In addition to Aiyuk and McCaffrey, Trent Williams, Nick Bosa, Dre Greenlaw, Talanoa Hufanga, Jordan Mason, and Mitch Wishnowsky all missed significant playing time. Purdy himself did not play in two games (a Week 12 loss to the Green Bay Packers and a Week 18 loss to the Cardinals) due to injuries he sustained to his right shoulder and elbow.[106]

2025

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On May 20, 2025, Purdy signed a five-year, $265 million contract extension with the 49ers.[107]

On September 7, during the season opener against the Seattle Seahawks, Purdy suffered injuries to his left shoulder and toe, with the latter being the greater issue of the two.[108] On September 12, Purdy was ruled out for the week 2 matchup against the New Orleans Saints.[109] Mac Jones was named the starting quarterback for the 49ers after Purdy's injury.[110]

NFL career statistics

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Legend
Led the league
Bold Career high

Regular season

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Year Team Games Passing Rushing Sacked Fumbles
GP GS Record Cmp Att Pct Yds Y/A Lng TD Int Rtg Att Yds Y/A Lng TD Sck SckY Fum Lost
2022 SF 9 5 5–0 114 170 67.1 1,374 8.1 54 13 4 107.3 22 13 0.6 13 1 11 84 0 0
2023 SF 16 16 12–4 308 444 69.4 4,280 9.6 76 31 11 113.0 39 144 3.7 17 2 28 153 6 2
2024 SF 15 15 6–9 300 455 65.9 3,864 8.5 76 20 12 96.1 66 323 4.9 16 5 31 156 7 3
2025 SF 2 2 1–1 48 73 65.7 586 8.0 45 4 4 92.2 7 30 4.2 9 0 2 15 1 1
Career 41 37 24–13 748 1,104 67.8 9,795 8.9 76 66 29 104.5 132 497 3.8 17 8 71 405 13 5

Postseason

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Year Team Games Passing Rushing Sacked Fumbles
GP GS Record Cmp Att Pct Yds Y/A Lng TD Int Rtg Att Yds Y/A Lng TD Sck SckY Fum Lost
2022 SF 3 3 2–1 41 63 65.1 569 9.0 74 3 0 109.8 7 24 3.4 13 1 4 23 1 1
2023 SF 3 3 2–1 66 108 61.1 774 7.2 51 3 1 88.3 14 74 5.3 21 0 4 20 0 0
Career 6 6 4–2 107 171 62.6 1,343 7.9 74 6 1 96.2 21 98 4.7 21 1 8 43 1 1

Personal life

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Purdy is a devout Christian and openly talks about his faith.[111] Purdy has stated in press briefings and interviews that Christianity plays a major role in his life.[112] Purdy's favorite team as a youth was the Miami Dolphins, and he wears number 13 in honor of Dan Marino.[113]

For his first two seasons in the NFL, Purdy lived with 49ers teammates Nick Zakelj and Alfredo Gutiérrez.[4][114][115] Because he is a starter despite his draft status, Purdy has been nicknamed "Mr. Relevant."[51][52]

In July 2023, Purdy announced his engagement to girlfriend Jenna Brandt.[116] They married on March 9, 2024.[117] As of July 2025 they have one child.[118]

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from Grokipedia
Brock Purdy (born December 27, 1999) is an American football quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL), renowned for his improbable rise from being the final selection in the 2022 NFL Draft—earning the "Mr. Irrelevant" moniker—to becoming the franchise's starting quarterback and leading the team to Super Bowl LVIII. Drafted 262nd overall out of Iowa State University, Purdy quickly transitioned from third-string backup to starter amid injuries to teammates Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance during his rookie season, where he posted a 5-0 record in five starts, threw for 1,374 yards and 13 touchdowns, and guided the 49ers to the NFC Championship Game before an elbow injury sidelined him. In 2023, as the full-time starter, he led the NFL in total quarterback rating (QBR) and yards per attempt (YPA), amassed 4,280 passing yards and 31 touchdowns, earned Pro Bowl honors, and finished fourth in MVP voting while steering the 49ers to a 12-5 record and a Super Bowl appearance, where they fell 25-22 in overtime to the Kansas City Chiefs. Raised in Queen Creek, Arizona, Purdy developed his skills at Perry High School before committing to Iowa State, where he became the program's all-time winningest quarterback with a 30-17 record as a starter over four seasons (2018–2021). At Iowa State, he set multiple school records, including 12,170 career passing yards, 81 touchdown passes, and 993 completions on 1,467 attempts (67.7% completion rate), while also contributing 1,177 rushing yards and 19 rushing touchdowns; he started 46 consecutive games and earned three-time All-Big 12 recognition. Purdy's college tenure culminated in leading the Cyclones to bowl games in 2020 and 2021, showcasing his poise and efficiency in the high-scoring Big 12 Conference. In the NFL, Purdy's career through the 2024 season includes 9,518 passing yards, 64 touchdowns, and a 105.6 passer rating across 40 games (36 starts), with notable improvements in mobility—rushing for 323 yards and five touchdowns in 2024 alone—establishing him as a dual-threat leader under head coach Kyle Shanahan. His rapid ascent defied draft expectations, as he became the first "Mr. Irrelevant" quarterback to start a playoff game and win multiple postseason contests in his rookie year. In May 2025, Purdy secured his future with the 49ers by signing a five-year, $265 million contract extension—the richest in franchise history—averaging $53 million annually and including $181 million in guarantees, reflecting his value as the team's cornerstone amid the 2025 season, where he has appeared in three games, passing for 786 yards and 7 touchdowns, while dealing with a turf toe injury that sidelined him for several weeks after Week 4 but from which he returned in Week 11.

Early life

Family background

Brock Purdy was born on December 27, 1999, in Queen Creek, Arizona, to parents Shawn and Carrie Purdy. Shawn Purdy, originally from St. Cloud, Florida, pursued a professional baseball career as a pitcher, playing in the minor leagues for eight seasons across organizations including the San Francisco Giants and Chicago Cubs systems before transitioning to family life. Carrie Purdy, raised in California, supported her husband's baseball journey by relocating frequently during his playing days, eventually settling in the Phoenix area to raise their family. The Purdy family is characterized by strong athletic influences, with Brock as the middle child among three siblings. His older sister, Whittney Purdy, excelled in softball, playing collegiately at Spartanburg Methodist College and Southeastern University after a standout high school career. His younger brother, Chubba (Preston) Purdy, born in 2001, followed in Brock's footsteps as a quarterback, committing to Florida State University and later transferring to the University of Nebraska before joining the University of Nevada; as of 2025, he remains with the Nevada Wolf Pack. The siblings' shared passion for sports fostered a competitive yet supportive home environment, where athletic achievement was encouraged through mutual motivation and family involvement in games and training. Purdy's early exposure to football came through participation in local youth leagues in Arizona, beginning with the San Tan Youth Football League in Queen Creek, where he developed his skills starting around age 11. His parents provided unwavering support, attending practices and games while emphasizing discipline and faith alongside athletic pursuits, which helped shape his grounded approach to the sport from a young age. This family backing extended to all siblings' endeavors, creating a foundation of encouragement that propelled Purdy into organized high school athletics.

High school career

Brock Purdy attended Perry High School in Gilbert, Arizona, where he emerged as a standout quarterback. After impressing on the freshman team, he earned the starting role as a sophomore in 2015, passing for 1,194 yards and eight touchdowns while rushing for 508 yards over 11 games. His family's support played a key role in his early athletic development. As a junior in 2016, Purdy elevated his performance, completing 197 of 306 passes for 3,333 yards and 42 touchdowns with 11 interceptions, while adding 842 rushing yards and six scores in leading the Perry Pumas to an 11-2 record and a spot in the Arizona 6A state semifinals, where they fell to Chandler High School. Purdy's senior season in 2017 was even more dominant, as he threw for 4,410 yards and a state-record 57 touchdowns on 238 of 368 completions with nine interceptions, and rushed for 1,016 yards and 10 scores over 14 games, guiding Perry to the 6A state championship game before a 48-42 loss to Chandler. For his efforts, he was named the 2017 Arizona Gatorade Football Player of the Year. Despite his prolific production—totaling 7,738 passing yards and 99 touchdowns over his junior and senior seasons—Purdy was initially under-recruited, receiving early scholarship offers only from FCS programs like Northern Arizona and UNLV. Following his senior year, Power Five interest surged with offers from schools including Iowa State, UCF, and Boise State, as well as preferred walk-on opportunities from Texas A&M and a visit to Alabama; he ultimately committed to Iowa State on February 7, 2018.

College career

Iowa State Cyclones

Brock Purdy, a three-star recruit from Perry High School in Gilbert, Arizona, committed to Iowa State University in February 2018 over offers from schools including Florida State and Minnesota. As a true freshman in 2018, Purdy entered the season as the third-string quarterback behind Kyle Kempt and Zeb Noland but seized the starting role after Kempt's injury in Week 5, going on to start eight of the final nine games and earning Big 12 True Freshman of the Year honors from ESPN. His poise under pressure helped the Cyclones finish 7-6 and qualify for the Alamo Bowl, where they lost 28-26 to Washington State. In his sophomore year of 2019, Purdy solidified his position as the full-time starter, captaining the team and leading Iowa State to a 7-6 record while earning second-team All-Big 12 honors from the coaches, and lost 33-9 to Notre Dame in the Camping World Bowl. As a junior in 2020, he guided the Cyclones to a program-best 9-3 season, capped by a 34-17 victory over No. 8 Oregon in the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl—their first major bowl win since 1972—and was named first-team All-Big 12 by the coaches. Purdy's leadership extended off the field, as he served on the team's leadership council and was recognized for his role in fostering team unity during a pandemic-shortened season. During his senior campaign in 2021, Purdy, a two-time team captain, threw for key victories over ranked opponents, including a 24-21 upset of No. 8 Oklahoma State, though the Cyclones finished 7-6 overall and lost the Cheez-It Bowl to Clemson. He repeated as first-team All-Big 12, this time by the Associated Press, and over his four seasons as starter, compiled a 30-17 record, the most wins by a quarterback in program history. Academically, Purdy excelled as a three-time Academic All-Big 12 first-team selection, maintaining a strong GPA while majoring in liberal arts and sciences. Following the 2021 season, Purdy opted to forgo his additional year of eligibility granted by the COVID-19 pandemic and declared for the 2022 NFL Draft.

College statistics

During his four-year collegiate career with the Iowa State Cyclones, Brock Purdy completed 993 of 1,467 pass attempts for 12,170 yards, 81 touchdowns, and 33 interceptions across 48 games, achieving a completion percentage of 67.7% and a passer rating of 151.1. He also contributed on the ground with 365 rushing attempts for 1,177 yards and 19 touchdowns, averaging 3.2 yards per carry. These figures underscore his dual-threat capability, with advanced efficiency metrics highlighting his growth as a starter who led Iowa State to a 31-17 record in his 48 appearances.

Passing Statistics

YearClassGamesCompletionsAttemptsCompletion %YardsYards/AttTouchdownsInterceptionsPasser Rating
2018Freshman1014622066.42,25010.2167169.9
2019Sophomore1331247565.73,9828.4279151.1
2020Junior1224336566.62,7507.5199142.1
2021Senior1329240771.73,1887.8198149.0
Career489931,46767.712,1708.38133151.1

Rushing Statistics

YearClassGamesCarriesYardsYards/CarryTouchdowns
2018Freshman101003083.15
2019Sophomore13932492.78
2020Junior12873824.45
2021Senior13852382.81
Career483651,1773.219

Professional career

2022 NFL Draft

Prior to the 2022 NFL Draft, Brock Purdy measured 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighed 217 pounds at the NFL Scouting Combine. Scouts praised his arm strength and accuracy but projected him as a Day 3 selection due to concerns about his size relative to prototypical NFL quarterbacks and the level of competition he faced in the Big 12 Conference during his college career at Iowa State. The San Francisco 49ers selected Purdy with the 262nd overall pick in the seventh round on April 30, 2022, making him the final selection of the draft and earning him the "Mr. Irrelevant" moniker traditionally given to the last pick. He signed a four-year rookie contract worth $3.737 million, including a signing bonus of $77,008. Upon joining the 49ers, Purdy was slotted as the third-string quarterback behind starter Trey Lance and backup Jimmy Garoppolo. Media coverage at the time highlighted his underdog status as the draft's final pick, portraying him as an unlikely prospect with limited expectations for immediate impact in a crowded quarterback room.

2022 season

Purdy began the 2022 NFL season as the third-string quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, behind starter Trey Lance and backup Jimmy Garoppolo. Lance suffered a season-ending broken ankle in Week 2 during a loss to the Seattle Seahawks on September 18, 2022. Garoppolo took over as starter but sustained a broken foot in Week 13 against the Miami Dolphins on December 4, 2022, forcing Purdy into action first as a reliever and then as the starter for the final five regular-season games. In those five starts from Weeks 14 through 18, Purdy guided the 49ers to a perfect 5-0 record, helping secure a playoff berth and the NFC's No. 2 seed. Across nine regular-season appearances (including three relief outings), he completed 114 of 170 passes for 1,374 yards, 13 touchdowns, and four interceptions, achieving a passer rating of 107.3. Selected as the 262nd and final pick of the 2022 NFL Draft and dubbed "Mr. Irrelevant," Purdy's rapid ascent transformed the moniker into a symbol of his improbable success, with head coach Kyle Shanahan lauding his "grit" and ability to earn respect in the locker room after just a few starts. Purdy started the final five regular-season games and all three postseason contests, extending his streak to eight consecutive starts without a loss until the NFC Championship. He led the 49ers to a 41-17 Wild Card victory over the Seahawks on January 14, 2023, and a 19-12 Divisional round win against the Cowboys on January 22, 2023, completing 30 of 45 passes for 438 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions across the playoffs. However, in the NFC Championship Game against the Philadelphia Eagles on January 29, 2023, Purdy exited early in the first quarter after suffering a complete tear of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right throwing elbow on a sack by Haason Reddick, limiting him to 23 passing yards in the 31-7 loss.

2023 season

Entering the 2023 season, Brock Purdy had fully recovered from the ulnar collateral ligament injury that sidelined him late in 2022, positioning him as the unquestioned starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. He started all 16 regular-season games, leading the 49ers to a 12-5 record and clinching the NFC West division title for the second consecutive year. Purdy's performance marked a significant step forward, as he threw for 4,280 yards, 31 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions, achieving a league-leading passer rating of 113.0. This statistical output underscored his growth into a reliable franchise quarterback, blending accuracy with efficient decision-making under head coach Kyle Shanahan's system. A pivotal mid-season surge highlighted Purdy's command of the offense, as the 49ers rattled off a four-game winning streak from Weeks 6 through 9 against the Cleveland Browns, Washington Commanders, Dallas Cowboys, and Cincinnati Bengals. These victories propelled San Francisco back into playoff contention after an uneven start marred by a 3-3 record, with Purdy engineering game-winning drives in multiple contests, including a 42-10 rout of the Cowboys where he threw for 252 yards and four touchdowns. His ability to distribute the ball to elite playmakers like Christian McCaffrey and Deebo Samuel fueled the team's balanced attack, which ranked among the NFL's top units in both passing and rushing efficiency. In the playoffs, Purdy guided the 49ers to a dominant 34-31 victory over the Detroit Lions in the NFC Championship Game on January 28, 2024, overcoming a 17-point halftime deficit with 262 passing yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions. This comeback win advanced San Francisco to Super Bowl LVIII against the Kansas City Chiefs on February 11, 2024, where Purdy completed 23 of 38 passes for 255 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in a 25-22 overtime loss. Despite the defeat, his poise in high-stakes moments affirmed his rapid ascent. Additionally, Purdy showed improvement as a runner, accumulating 144 rushing yards and two touchdowns, adding a dual-threat dimension to his game. Purdy's breakout campaign earned him his first Pro Bowl selection, recognizing him as one of the NFL's top quarterbacks alongside peers like Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts. This honor capped a season that solidified his role as the 49ers' long-term leader, blending veteran-like precision with the arm talent that had defined his college days at Iowa State.

2024 season

In the 2024 season, Brock Purdy started 15 of the San Francisco 49ers' 17 games, completing 300 of 455 passes for 3,864 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions, resulting in a 96.1 passer rating. He also achieved career highs in rushing with 66 carries for 323 yards and 5 touchdowns, demonstrating improved mobility that added a dynamic element to the 49ers' offense. These efforts contributed to a total of 25 touchdowns, but the season marked a regression from his 2023 Pro Bowl performance amid broader team challenges. Purdy missed two games due to injuries—a right shoulder issue in one contest and a right elbow problem in another—limiting his availability during a pivotal stretch. The 49ers finished with a 6-11 record, their worst since 2020, and missed the playoffs for the first time in three years under head coach Kyle Shanahan. The team's offensive struggles were exacerbated by injuries across the roster, including to key skill players, which disrupted rhythm and execution. Purdy showed promise in the early going, leading the 49ers to a 5-4 start with efficient play and opportunistic scoring, including multiple games where his rushing touchdowns proved decisive. However, the team endured a late-season slump, dropping four straight games to close the year and losing seven of their final eight overall. This skid highlighted vulnerabilities, particularly in pass protection, as the offensive line allowed 31 sacks on Purdy—the second-highest total of his career—and frequent pressures that forced hurried throws and contributed to turnovers. Analysts noted that the line's inconsistencies, compounded by injuries to tackles and guards, limited the run game's effectiveness and exposed Purdy to unnecessary hits, ultimately hindering the 49ers' ability to sustain drives in crunch time.

2025 season

Entering the 2025 offseason, Brock Purdy signed a five-year contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers worth $265 million, including $181 million guaranteed, which positioned him among the NFL's highest-paid quarterbacks with an average annual value of $53 million. As the incumbent starter, Purdy began the season as the 49ers' primary quarterback, building on his established role within the team's offensive system. Purdy started the first four games of the 2025 season but sustained a turf toe injury to his right foot in Week 1 against the Seattle Seahawks, along with a left shoulder strain; the toe injury was aggravated in Week 4, sidelining him for the next six games (Weeks 5–10). Through his four appearances, he completed 67 of 99 passes for 786 yards, seven touchdowns, and four interceptions, resulting in a total quarterback rating (QBR) of 69.6. With Purdy sidelined, the 49ers turned to backup quarterback Mac Jones, who started the six games from Weeks 5 through 10 and posted a 3-3 record in those contests. Purdy returned to the starting lineup in Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals on November 16, 2025, where he delivered a strong performance, completing 19 of 26 passes for 200 yards and three touchdowns in a 41-22 victory, contributing to the team's improved form. Following a 20-9 win over the Carolina Panthers on November 25, 2025, the 49ers improved to an 8-4 record. In Week 13, on November 30, 2025, Purdy led the 49ers to a 26-8 road victory over the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field, marking the franchise's first win in Cleveland since November 11, 1984, and improving their record to 9-4. This placed them third in the NFC West and positioned them well for a potential playoff run under head coach Kyle Shanahan. In a subsequent game in December 2025 against the Tennessee Titans, Purdy achieved a passer rating of over 140, tying NFL legends with this milestone, and led the 49ers to a victory, improving their record to 10-4. On December 23, 2025, Purdy threw a career-high five touchdown passes as the 49ers defeated the Indianapolis Colts, further solidifying their playoff positioning and bringing their record to 11-4. Following this, in Week 17 on December 28, 2025, Purdy led the 49ers to a 42-38 victory over the Chicago Bears, completing 24 of 33 passes for 296 yards and three touchdowns. In Week 18 on January 3, 2026, the 49ers lost 13-3 to the Seattle Seahawks, with Purdy completing 19 of 27 passes for 120 yards. The team finished the regular season with a 12-5 record, earning the No. 6 seed in the NFC as a wild card team. In the playoffs, Purdy started in the Wild Card round against the Philadelphia Eagles on January 11, 2026, completing 18 of 31 passes for 262 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions, leading the 49ers to a 23-19 victory despite injuries to key players. The game-winning score came on a 4-yard touchdown pass from Purdy to Christian McCaffrey with 2:54 remaining. The play drew controversy over an uncalled holding penalty on 49ers left tackle Trent Williams against Eagles defender Nolan Smith. Williams later responded to complaints from Eagles fans, stating, "I didn’t see a flag. You only get a speeding ticket if you get pulled over." Tight end George Kittle suffered a torn Achilles in the second quarter and was sidelined for the remainder of the game, while wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk missed the entire 2025 season due to a prior knee injury. This win marked Purdy's fifth career playoff victory.

NFL career statistics

Regular Season Statistics

Brock Purdy has appeared in 43 regular season games, starting 39, through Week 11 of the 2025 season. His career regular season advanced passing metrics include a 67.6% completion percentage, 8.8 yards per attempt, and a 105.0 passer rating.

Passing

YearTeamGamesStartsCompletionsAttemptsCompletion %YardsTDsINTsYards/AttPasser Rating
2022SF9511417067.11,3741348.1107.3
2023SF161630844469.44,28031119.6113.0
2024SF151530045565.93,86420128.596.1
2025SF449013168.7979877.588.6
Career Total44408121,20067.710,49772348.7104.3
Source: Pro-Football-Reference.com

Rushing

YearTeamAttemptsYardsLongestTDs
2022SF221361
2023SF3914492
2024SF66323195
2025SF823170
Career Total135503198
Source: Pro-Football-Reference.com

Fumbles

YearTeamFumblesFumbles Lost
2022SF00
2023SF62
2024SF73
2025SF11
Career Total146
Source: Pro-Football-Reference.com

Postseason

Purdy has appeared in seven NFL postseason games, starting all seven, as the 49ers compiled a 5–2 record. He made his postseason debut in the 2022 Wild Card Round, throwing for 332 yards and three touchdowns in a 41–17 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. Purdy then started the Divisional Round victory over the Dallas Cowboys before exiting early in the NFC Championship loss against the Philadelphia Eagles with an elbow injury after completing 4 of 4 passes for 23 yards; the 49ers lost 7–31, ending their playoff run. Purdy remained undefeated in his five full postseason starts prior to the Super Bowl (Wild Card and Divisional in 2022, Divisional and NFC Championship in 2023), all wins. In the 2023 playoffs, he started all three games, guiding San Francisco to the franchise's second Super Bowl appearance in five years before a narrow overtime defeat in Super Bowl LVIII. The 49ers did not qualify for the 2024 postseason, finishing 6–11 amid injuries and inconsistencies. In the 2025 postseason, Purdy led the 49ers to a 23–19 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card Round on January 11, 2026, completing 18 of 31 passes for 262 yards and two touchdowns despite two interceptions and a key injury to tight end George Kittle, who suffered a torn Achilles and missed the second half of the game. This victory marked Purdy's fifth career playoff win. Purdy's postseason passing statistics are summarized below.
DateRoundOpponentResultCmp/AttYdsTDIntRate
1/14/2023NFC Wild CardSEAW 41–1718/3033230131.5
1/22/2023NFC Divisional@ DALW 19–1219/292140087.4
1/29/2023NFC Championship@ PHIL 7–314/4230090.6
1/20/2024NFC DivisionalGBW 24–2123/392521086.7
1/28/2024NFC Championship@ DETW 34–3120/312671189.0
2/11/2024Super Bowl LVIII@ KCL 22–2523/382551089.3
1/11/2026NFC Wild Card@ PHIW 23–1918/312622280.3
In seven career postseason games, Purdy has completed 125 of 202 passes (61.9%) for 1,605 yards, with 8 touchdowns and 3 interceptions, yielding a 93.8 passer rating. He has added 32 rushes for 122 yards, showcasing his mobility in high-stakes situations, though without rushing scores.

Personal life

Family

Brock Purdy married his college sweetheart, Jenna Brandt, on March 9, 2024, in a ceremony at Plymouth Church in Des Moines, Iowa. The couple met while both attending Iowa State University, where Purdy played quarterback for the Cyclones. Brandt, originally from Sumner, Iowa, graduated from Iowa State and has been a supportive presence in Purdy's life since their time in Ames. On July 19, 2025, Purdy and Brandt welcomed their first child, a daughter named Millie Joleen Purdy, in California. The family had relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area following Purdy's entry into the NFL, allowing them to establish roots near his professional commitments with the 49ers. In June 2025, Purdy and Brandt purchased an offseason home in Nashville, Tennessee. Purdy briefly left training camp for the birth, describing the moment as arriving right on the due date and marking a significant milestone in their young family. Purdy's parents, Shawn and Carrie, along with his older sister Whittney and younger brother Chubba, continue to provide steadfast support, frequently attending his games and celebrating key moments together. Growing up in Queen Creek, Arizona, Purdy was influenced by a family that emphasized sports participation without intense pressure, fostering his grounded approach to athletics. This close-knit dynamic remains evident, as seen in emotional family gatherings and their presence at pivotal NFL events.

Faith and interests

Brock Purdy is a devout Christian whose faith plays a central role in his life and career. He has shared that he reads Psalm 23 daily to center himself and draw peace before games and practices. Purdy identifies as a believer, incorporating the Bible verse Romans 12:2 into his Instagram bio and frequently posting about his spiritual journey on social media. In faith-based interviews, he has discussed how his relationship with Jesus Christ provides steadfastness amid the pressures of professional football, emphasizing that his identity is rooted in Christ rather than athletic success. Purdy prays during games, often asking the Holy Spirit to guide his performance, and has joined teammates in post-game prayers to express gratitude. He attends church services during the season when possible and has credited his family's influence in nurturing his Christian convictions from a young age. Beyond football, Purdy maintains several personal interests that help him unwind. He enjoys golfing and has participated in the San Francisco 49ers Foundation's annual Golden Getaway celebrity golf tournament to support youth initiatives. An avid outdoors enthusiast, Purdy particularly loves largemouth bass fishing, a hobby he pursued during college quarantines and plans to expand by purchasing a bass boat. He also admires Miami Dolphins legend Dan Marino, wearing jersey number 13 in homage to the Hall of Fame quarterback, a choice inspired by his father's fandom. Purdy engages in philanthropy primarily through team-affiliated efforts focused on youth sports and community support, without establishing his own major charitable foundation. He has hosted a youth football camp at Levi's Stadium, providing drills, giveaways, and meet-and-greets for Bay Area children. Additionally, he volunteers at the 49ers' Hope for the Holidays event, distributing meals and gifts to local families in need. On a personal level, Purdy has supported causes tied to his roots, including a partnership with Pioneer Seeds to auction custom jerseys and raise funds for agriculture scholarships in Iowa. He has also participated in the NFL's My Cause My Cleats campaign to promote Samaritan's Purse, an international relief organization.

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