Brock Purdy
{{Short description|American football player (born 1999)}}
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{{Use American English|date=January 2023}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=December 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Brock Purdy
| image = BrockPurdy2021 (cropped).jpg
| alt = Brock Purdy (#15) smiles
| caption = Purdy with the Iowa State Cyclones in 2021
| number = 13
| current_team = San Francisco 49ers
| position = Quarterback
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1999|12|27}}
| birth_place = Queen Creek, Arizona, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 1
| weight_lb = 220
| high_school = Perry
(Gilbert, Arizona)
| college = Iowa State (2018–2021)
| draftyear = 2022
| draftround = 7
| draftpick = 262
| pastteams = * San Francisco 49ers ({{NFL Year|2022}}–present)
| status = Active
| highlights =
- Pro Bowl (2023)
- NFL passer rating leader (2023)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2022)
- 2× First-team All-Big 12 (2020, 2021)
- Second-team All-Big 12 (2019)
| statseason = 2024
| statweek = 18
| statlabel1 = Passing attempts
| statvalue1 = 1,069
| statlabel2 = Passing completions
| statvalue2 = 722
| statlabel3 = Completion percentage
| statvalue3 = 67.5%
| statvalue4 = 64–27
| statlabel5 = Passing yards
| statvalue5 = 9,518
| statlabel6 = Passer rating
| statvalue6 = 104.9
| pfr = PurdBr00
}}
Brock 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.
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
Purdy was born on December 27, 1999, in Queen Creek, Arizona. He played high school football for Perry High School in Gilbert, Arizona.{{Cite web |title=Brock Purdy – Football |url=https://cyclones.com/sports/football/roster/brock-purdy/10897 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210114113142/https://cyclones.com/sports/football/roster/brock-purdy/10897 |archive-date=January 14, 2021 |access-date=December 21, 2020 |work=Iowa State Cyclones Athletics}} 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.{{cite news |last=Thompson |first=Marcus II |title=The rise of Brock Purdy: How the 49ers' unlikely leader was ready for the job |url=https://theathletic.com/4084631/2023/01/12/brock-purdy-49ers-quarterback/ |access-date=January 28, 2023 |work=The Athletic |date=January 12, 2023}} His younger brother Chubba later became the starting quarterback at Perry{{Cite web |last=Wilkerson |first=Kennedy |date=November 28, 2018 |title=Purdy Unique: Gilbert Family Following Every Step |url=https://www.sports360az.com/2018/11/purdy-unique-gilbert-family-following-every-step/ |access-date=January 2, 2021 |website=Sports360AZ|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329063533/https://sports360az.com/2018/11/purdy-unique-gilbert-family-following-every-step/|archive-date=March 29, 2023|url-status=dead}} before being recruited to Florida State as a dual-threat quarterback.{{Cite web |last=Weiler |first=Curt |date=November 18, 2020 |title=FSU quarterback Chubba Purdy out for rest of season due to injury |url=https://www.tallahassee.com/story/sports/college/fsu/football/2020/11/18/florida-state-fsu-football-chubba-purdy-quarterback-injury-seminoles-jordan-travis-mike-norvell/6339177002/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124181637/https://www.tallahassee.com/story/sports/college/fsu/football/2020/11/18/florida-state-fsu-football-chubba-purdy-quarterback-injury-seminoles-jordan-travis-mike-norvell/6339177002/ |archive-date=November 24, 2020 |access-date=January 3, 2021 |work=Tallahassee Democrat}} 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.{{cite news |last1=Barrows |first1=Matt |title=For 49ers' Brock Purdy, speedy processing skills started with flag football |url=https://theathletic.com/5242703/2024/02/01/49ers-brock-purdy-flag-football-super-bowl/ |access-date=February 2, 2024 |work=The Athletic |date=February 1, 2024}}
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.{{Cite web |last=Askeland |first=Kevin |date=October 7, 2016 |title=America's top 10 toughest high school football leagues for 2016 – MaxPreps |url=https://www.maxpreps.com/news/s-dztGFk80-ZPybqa-cd_w/americas-top-10-toughest-high-school-football-leagues-for-2016.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210509164815/https://www.maxpreps.com/news/s-dztGFk80-ZPybqa-cd_w/americas-top-10-toughest-high-school-football-leagues-for-2016.htm |archive-date=May 9, 2021 |access-date=January 2, 2021 |website=MaxPreps.com}} 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.{{Cite web |last=McClune |first=Mark |date=November 29, 2018 |title=The Rematch: Perry and Chandler meet for 6A state title |url=https://www.azfamily.com/news/the-rematch-perry-and-chandler-meet-for-6a-state-title/article_205a6ddc-f434-11e8-a331-8b3a0dca4891.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210808020742/https://www.azfamily.com/news/the-rematch-perry-and-chandler-meet-for-6a-state-title/article_205a6ddc-f434-11e8-a331-8b3a0dca4891.html |archive-date=August 8, 2021 |access-date=August 8, 2021 |website=AZFamily}}
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.{{Cite web |title=Brag from Chandler Unified School District! |url=https://www.cusd80.com/site/default.aspx?PageType=12&DomainId=166&ModuleInstanceId=40253&Field15=A004366&Field16=n |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220531222440/https://www.cusd80.com/site/default.aspx?PageType=12&DomainId=166&ModuleInstanceId=40253&Field15=A004366&Field16=n |archive-date=May 31, 2022 |access-date=January 3, 2021 |website=cusd80.com}}{{Cite web |title=Brock Purdy 2017 – 2018 ARIZONA FOOTBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR |url=https://playeroftheyear.gatorade.com/winner/brock-purdy/36113 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220531231208/https://playeroftheyear.gatorade.com/winner/brock-purdy/36113 |archive-date=May 31, 2022 |access-date=January 2, 2021 |website=playeroftheyear.gatorade.com}}{{Cite web |last=Obert |first=Richard |date=December 6, 2017 |title=Brock Purdy named 2017 Arizona High School Football Player of the Year |url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/high-school/2017/12/06/arizona-high-school-football-player-year-2017-nominees/927897001/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230118110918/https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/high-school/2017/12/06/arizona-high-school-football-player-year-2017-nominees/927897001/ |archive-date=January 18, 2023 |access-date=January 3, 2021 |work=The Arizona Republic}}
Purdy was considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports.{{Cite web |title=Brock Purdy, Iowa State Cyclones, Pro-Style Quarterback |url=https://247sports.com/player/brock-purdy-46039503/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201209151313/https://247sports.com/Player/Brock-Purdy-46039503/ |archive-date=December 9, 2020 |access-date=January 2, 2021 |work=247Sports}}{{Cite web |last=Obert |first=Richard |date=January 24, 2018 |title=How Brock Purdy came out of nowhere to become nation's hottest recruit |url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/high-school/recruiting/2018/01/24/how-brock-purdy-came-out-nowhere-became-nations-hottest-recruit/1063219001/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230118110924/https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/high-school/recruiting/2018/01/24/how-brock-purdy-came-out-nowhere-became-nations-hottest-recruit/1063219001/ |archive-date=January 18, 2023 |access-date=January 2, 2021 |work=The Arizona Republic}} He signed his letter of intent to commit to Iowa State University on February 7, 2018, enrolling in June of that year.{{Cite web |last=Obert |first=Richard |date=February 7, 2018 |title=Perry QB Brock Purdy commits to Iowa State |url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/high-school/recruiting/2018/02/07/perry-quarterback-brock-purdy-announces-commitment-iowa-state/313480002/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230118110925/https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/high-school/recruiting/2018/02/07/perry-quarterback-brock-purdy-announces-commitment-iowa-state/313480002/ |archive-date=January 18, 2023 |access-date=October 19, 2019 |website=azcentral}}{{Cite web |last=Peterson |first=Randy |date=February 7, 2018 |title=Peterson: 'Boooooom!' Iowa State's Matt Campbell lands statement recruit in Brock Purdy |url=https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/randy-peterson/2018/02/07/arizona-quarterback-brock-purdy-signs-iowa-state-cyclones-football-national-signing-day/310703002/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230118110925/https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/randy-peterson/2018/02/07/arizona-quarterback-brock-purdy-signs-iowa-state-cyclones-football-national-signing-day/310703002/ |archive-date=January 18, 2023 |access-date=October 19, 2019 |work=Des Moines Register}}{{Cite web |title=Brock Purdy Timeline Events |url=https://247sports.com/Player/Brock-Purdy-46039503/TimelineEvents/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211003030225/https://247sports.com/Player/Brock-Purdy-46039503/TimelineEvents/ |archive-date=October 3, 2021 |access-date=January 2, 2021 |website=247sports.com}}
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| commitdate = February 7, 2018
| scout stars = N/A
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College career
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.{{Cite web |last=Birch |first=Tommy |date=October 6, 2018 |title=Iowa State 48, No. 21 Oklahoma State 42: Here's what we learned |url=https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/football/2018/10/06/iowa-state-cyclones-brock-purdy-matt-campbell-oklahoma-state-cowboys/1539082002/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230118110932/https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/football/2018/10/06/iowa-state-cyclones-brock-purdy-matt-campbell-oklahoma-state-cowboys/1539082002/ |archive-date=January 18, 2023 |access-date=October 19, 2019 |work=Des Moines Register}}{{Cite web |last=Montz |first=Dylan |date=October 6, 2018 |title=Football: Brock Purdy steps in, shines in Iowa State win over Oklahoma State |url=https://www.amestrib.com/story/sports/college/football/2018/10/06/football-brock-purdy-steps-in/9624413007/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230118110933/https://www.amestrib.com/story/sports/college/football/2018/10/06/football-brock-purdy-steps-in/9624413007/ |archive-date=January 18, 2023 |access-date=May 2, 2022 |work=The Ames Tribune}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Meredith |first=Luke |date=January 18, 2019 |title=QB Brock Purdy looking to be Iowa State's Tim Tebow |url=https://apnews.com/09186d22423646a2ac18d5cc4cddad57 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191019213328/https://apnews.com/09186d22423646a2ac18d5cc4cddad57 |archive-date=October 19, 2019 |access-date=December 9, 2019 |work=AP NEWS}}{{Cite web |last=Dochterman |first=Scott |date=January 19, 2019 |title=Shaped by his faith, Brock Purdy is a football junkie who saved Iowa State's season and brightens its future |url=https://theathletic.com/775976/2019/01/19/iowa-state-quarterback-brock-purdy-freshman-future/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191019213316/https://theathletic.com/775976/2019/01/19/iowa-state-quarterback-brock-purdy-freshman-future/ |archive-date=October 19, 2019 |access-date=October 19, 2019 |work=The Athletic}} In addition, he rushed for 308 yards and five touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Brock Purdy 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/brock-purdy-1/gamelog/2018 |access-date=June 2, 2023 |website=Sports Reference}}
File:ISU offense vs. OSU 2019-10-26.jpg
During Purdy's sophomore season in 2019, he started all 13 games, compiling a 7–6 record.{{Cite web |last=Visser |first=Ben |date=August 22, 2019 |title=Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy looks for progress from freshman to sophomore season |url=https://siouxcityjournal.com/sports/college/iowa-state-quarterback-brock-purdy-looks-for-progress-from-freshman/article_36a575c4-6cf7-584e-9a6c-9b1801020f14.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191019213315/https://siouxcityjournal.com/sports/college/iowa-state-quarterback-brock-purdy-looks-for-progress-from-freshman/article_36a575c4-6cf7-584e-9a6c-9b1801020f14.html |archive-date=October 19, 2019 |access-date=October 19, 2019 |work=Sioux City Journal}} 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,{{Cite web |title=Iowa State at Oklahoma Box Score, November 9, 2019 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2019-11-09-oklahoma.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221212051741/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2019-11-09-oklahoma.html |archive-date=December 12, 2022 |access-date=December 12, 2022 |website=Sports Reference}} and 372 yards with three passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown in a win over Kansas.{{Cite web |title=Kansas at Iowa State Box Score, November 23, 2019 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2019-11-23-iowa-state.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221212051740/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2019-11-23-iowa-state.html |archive-date=December 12, 2022 |access-date=December 12, 2022 |website=Sports Reference}} 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.{{Cite book |url=https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/isuni.sidearmsports.com/documents/2015/5/5/2022_FB_MediaGuide.pdf |title=2022 Iowa State Cyclones Football Media Guide |publisher=Iowa State University Press |year=2022 |access-date=December 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213164434/https://s3.amazonaws.com/sidearm.sites/isuni.sidearmsports.com/documents/2015/5/5/2022_FB_MediaGuide.pdf |archive-date=December 13, 2022 |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |title=2019 Big 12 Conference Leaders |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfbconferences/big-12/2019-leaders.html |access-date=June 2, 2023 |website=Sports Reference}}
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.{{Cite web |title=2020 Iowa State Cyclones Schedule and Results |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/iowa-state/2020-schedule.html |access-date=March 10, 2023 |website=Sports Reference}} Purdy had three touchdowns and no interceptions in a 45–0 shutout of Kansas State,{{Cite web |title=Kansas State at Iowa State Box Score, November 21, 2020 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2020-11-21-iowa-state.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221212051740/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2020-11-21-iowa-state.html |archive-date=December 12, 2022 |access-date=December 12, 2022 |website=Sports Reference}} 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.{{Cite web |title=West Virginia at Iowa State Box Score, December 5, 2020 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2020-12-05-iowa-state.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221212051741/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2020-12-05-iowa-state.html |archive-date=December 12, 2022 |access-date=December 12, 2022 |website=Sports Reference}} In the Fiesta Bowl, Purdy passed and rushed for a touchdown in a 34–17 win over Oregon.{{Cite web |title=Fiesta Bowl – Oregon vs Iowa State Box Score, January 2, 2021 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2021-01-02-iowa-state.html |access-date=June 2, 2023 |website=Sports Reference}}
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.{{Cite web |title=Oklahoma State at Iowa State Box Score, October 23, 2021 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2021-10-23-iowa-state.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221212051741/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2021-10-23-iowa-state.html |archive-date=December 12, 2022 |access-date=December 12, 2022 |website=Sports Reference}} Purdy also had 356 yards and three touchdowns against Texas Tech, but Iowa State lost in a 41–38 shootout.{{Cite web |title=Iowa State at Texas Tech Box Score, November 13, 2021 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2021-11-13-texas-tech.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221212052110/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2021-11-13-texas-tech.html |archive-date=December 12, 2022 |access-date=December 12, 2022 |website=Sports Reference}} 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.{{Cite web |title=2021 Big 12 Conference Leaders |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfbconferences/big-12/2021-leaders.html |access-date=December 12, 2022 |website=Sports Reference}}
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. His 14 games with 300-plus passing yards was nearly triple the previous school record of five by Bret Meyer. Purdy's four years at Iowa State corresponded with the first time the school's football program had seen four consecutive winning seasons since 1923–1927.{{Cite news |last=Branch |first=Eric |date=January 25, 2023 |title=49ers QB Brock Purdy's high-stress experiences prepped him for NFC title game |work=San Francisco Chronicle |url=https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/49ers/article/49ers-qb-brock-purdy-s-high-stress-experiences-17742542.php |access-date=January 26, 2023}}
=College statistics=
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| GP | GS | Record | Comp | Att | Pct | Yards | Avg | TD | Int | Rate | Att | Yards | Avg | TD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018
| 10 || 8 || 6–2 || 146 || 220 || 66.4 || 2,250 || 10.2 || 16 || 7 || 169.9 || 100 || 308 || 3.1 || 5 | |||||||||||||||
| 2019
| 13 || 13 || 7–6 || 312 || 475 || 65.7 || 3,982 || 8.4 || 27 || 9 || 151.1 || 93 || 249 || 2.7 || 8 | |||||||||||||||
| 2020
| 12 || 12 || 9–3 || 243 || 365 || 66.6 || 2,750 || 7.5 || 19 || 9 || 142.1 || 87 || 382 || 4.4 || 5 | |||||||||||||||
| 2021
| 13 || 13 || 7–6 || 292 || 407 || 71.7 || 3,188 || 7.8 || 19 || 8 || 149.0 || 85 || 238 || 2.8 || 1 | |||||||||||||||
| colspan="2" | [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/brock-purdy-1.html 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
= 2022 =
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{{see also|2022 San Francisco 49ers season}}
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| note = All values from NFL Combine{{Cite web |title=Brock Purdy Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/brock-purdy/32005055-5224-3289-b108-8aab5e23b748 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220309063403/https://www.nfl.com/prospects/brock-purdy/32005055-5224-3289-b108-8aab5e23b748 |archive-date=March 9, 2022 |access-date=March 8, 2022 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |title=Brock Purdy, Iowa State, QB, 2022 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1027746&DraftYear=2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220309063403/https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1027746&DraftYear=2022 |archive-date=March 9, 2022 |access-date=March 8, 2022 |website=draftscout.com}}
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The San Francisco 49ers selected Purdy with the final pick (262nd overall) of the 2022 NFL draft, making him that year's Mr. Irrelevant.{{Cite web |last=Wagoner |first=Nick |date=April 30, 2022 |title=San Francisco 49ers pick Iowa State QB Brock Purdy with last pick in NFL draft |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33834633/san-francisco-49ers-pick-iowa-state-qb-brock-purdy-last-pick-nfl-draft |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220501004748/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33834633/san-francisco-49ers-pick-iowa-state-qb-brock-purdy-last-pick-nfl-draft |archive-date=May 1, 2022 |access-date=May 1, 2022 |website=ESPN.com}} 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."{{Cite news |last=Feldman |first=Bruce |date=January 24, 2023 |title=How 49ers' 'Mr. Irrelevant' was described on one team's NFL Draft scouting report |work=The Athletic |url=https://theathletic.com/4120213/2023/01/24/brock-purdy-49ers-nfl-draft-scouting-report/ |access-date=January 25, 2023}}
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."{{cite news |last=Martin |first=Angelina |title=Steve Young points out key QB trait shared by Purdy, Mahomes |url=https://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/brock-purdy-patrick-mahomes-qb-trait/1660902/ |access-date=October 10, 2023 |work=NBC Sports Bay Area & California |date=October 7, 2023}}
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."{{cite news |last1=Branch |first1=Eric |title=49ers' CEO: Shanahan knew in 2022 camp Purdy was QB1, but wasn't sold on McCaffrey deal |url=https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/49ers/article/49ers-bombshell-shanahan-knew-2022-training-camp-18642242.php |access-date=February 2, 2024 |work=San Francisco Chronicle |date=February 1, 2024}}
Lance appeared in only two games before suffering a season-ending ankle injury against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 2.{{Cite web |last=Wagoner |first=Nick |date=September 18, 2022 |title=San Francisco 49ers' Trey Lance carted off with ankle injury as Jimmy Garoppolo comes on against Seattle Seahawks |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34618676/san-francisco-49ers-trey-lance-carted-ankle-injury-jimmy-garoppolo-comes-seattle-seahawks |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220918204854/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34618676/san-francisco-49ers-trey-lance-carted-ankle-injury-jimmy-garoppolo-comes-seattle-seahawks |archive-date=September 18, 2022 |access-date=September 18, 2022 |website=ESPN}} 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.{{Cite web |date=October 9, 2022 |title=San Francisco 49ers at Carolina Panthers - October 9th, 2022 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202210090car.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221015233653/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202210090car.htm |archive-date=October 15, 2022 |access-date=October 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference}} 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.{{Cite web |date=October 23, 2022 |title=Kansas City Chiefs at San Francisco 49ers - October 23rd, 2022 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202210230sfo.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221030015640/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202210230sfo.htm |archive-date=October 30, 2022 |access-date=October 27, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference}} 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."
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.{{Cite web |date=December 4, 2022 |title=Dolphins vs. 49ers – Game Recap – December 4, 2022 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401437883 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221205010632/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401437883 |archive-date=December 5, 2022 |access-date=December 5, 2022 |website=ESPN.com}} Purdy became the first 'Mr. Irrelevant' to throw a touchdown pass in a regular season game.{{Cite web |last=Dierberger |first=Tom |date=December 5, 2022 |title=Week 13 winners, losers: Purdy is 49ers' Mr. Relevant |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/nfl-week-13-winners-losers-49ers-rookie-brock-purdy-now-mr-relevant |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221205161438/https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/nfl-week-13-winners-losers-49ers-rookie-brock-purdy-now-mr-relevant |archive-date=December 5, 2022 |access-date=December 5, 2022 |website=RSN}}{{efn|Seven quarterbacks have been 'Mr. Irrelevant'.}} Following Garoppolo's injury, Purdy was named the 49ers' starting quarterback for the remainder of the 2022 season.{{Cite web |date=December 4, 2022 |title=49ers' Brock Purdy: Takes over for injured starter |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/49ers-brock-purdy-takes-over-for-injured-starter/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221205062110/https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/49ers-brock-purdy-takes-over-for-injured-starter/ |archive-date=December 5, 2022 |access-date=December 4, 2022 |website=CBSsports.com}} 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.{{Cite web |last1=Tyska |first1=Jane |last2=Meyer |first2=Nhat V. |last3=Hammond |first3=Shae |last4=Inman |first4=Cam |date=December 11, 2022 |title=Photos: San Francisco 49ers' Brock Purdy only quarterback to beat Tom Brady in first career start |url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/12/11/photos-san-francisco-49ers-brock-purdy-only-quarterback-to-beat-tom-brady-in-first-career-start/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221212015749/https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/12/11/photos-san-francisco-49ers-brock-purdy-only-quarterback-to-beat-tom-brady-in-first-career-start/ |archive-date=December 12, 2022 |access-date=December 11, 2022 |work=Mercury News}} 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".{{Cite tweet|title=Mr. Relevant. #TBvsSF x #FTTB |number=1602064273563594752 |access-date=July 7, 2023 |work=Twitter |user=49ers|author=San Francisco 49ers}}{{Cite web |last=Patra, Kevin |date=December 8, 2022 |title=Mr. Relevant! Brock Purdy has opportunity to make NFL history as 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo replacement |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/mr-relevant-brock-purdy-has-opportunity-to-make-nfl-history-as-49ers-jimmy-garop |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221212004410/https://www.nfl.com/news/mr-relevant-brock-purdy-has-opportunity-to-make-nfl-history-as-49ers-jimmy-garop |archive-date=December 12, 2022 |access-date=December 12, 2022 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |date=December 11, 2022 |title='Mr. Relevant': 49ers QB Brock Purdy dazzles against Brady in first NFL start |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/nfl/mr-relevant-49ers-qb-brock-purdy-dazzles-against-brady-in-first-nfl-start/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221212200101/https://www.sportsnet.ca/nfl/mr-relevant-49ers-qb-brock-purdy-dazzles-against-brady-in-first-nfl-start/ |archive-date=December 12, 2022 |access-date=December 12, 2022 |website=Sportsnet.ca}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Dragon |first=Tyler |date=December 16, 2022 |title=49ers clinch NFC West title after win vs. Seahawks. Here are the winners and losers from TNF |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/12/15/niners-clinch-nfc-west-title-win-seahawks/10907289002/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221230031516/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/12/15/niners-clinch-nfc-west-title-win-seahawks/10907289002/ |archive-date=December 30, 2022 |access-date=January 1, 2023 |work=USA Today}} 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.{{Cite web |title=49ers' Brock Purdy joins Aaron Rodgers in rare NFL feat for quarterback making first two career starts |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/49ers-brock-purdy-joins-aaron-rodgers-in-rare-nfl-feat-for-quarterback-making-first-two-career-starts/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230103000957/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/49ers-brock-purdy-joins-aaron-rodgers-in-rare-nfl-feat-for-quarterback-making-first-two-career-starts/ |archive-date=January 3, 2023 |access-date=January 3, 2023 |website=CBSSports.com|author=Kerr, Jeff|date=December 16, 2022}}
During a Week 16 37–20 victory over the Washington Commanders, Purdy had 234 passing yards, two touchdowns, and an interception.{{Cite web |last=Razo |first=Eduardo |date=December 24, 2022 |title=Brock Purdy joins exclusive club with multiple TDs in first three NFL starts |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/brock-purdy-joins-exclusive-club-041239634.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221225050309/https://sports.yahoo.com/brock-purdy-joins-exclusive-club-041239634.html |archive-date=December 25, 2022 |access-date=December 25, 2022 |work=Yahoo! Sports}}{{Cite web |last=Weinstein |first=Arthur |date=December 24, 2022 |title=Brock Purdy joins NFL legends after latest start |url=https://thecomeback.com/nfl/brock-purdy-dan-marino-kurt-warner-start.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221225192710/https://thecomeback.com/nfl/brock-purdy-dan-marino-kurt-warner-start.html |archive-date=December 25, 2022 |access-date=December 25, 2022 |work=The Comeback}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Chakravarthi |first=Rohan |date=January 3, 2023 |title=49ers vs. Raiders offensive grades: Brock Purdy faces struggles, but 49ers score 37 in win |url=https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/165407-49ers-raiders-offensive-grades-brock-purdy-faces-struggles/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104014514/https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/165407-49ers-raiders-offensive-grades-brock-purdy-faces-struggles/ |archive-date=January 4, 2023 |access-date=January 5, 2023 |work=49ers Webzone}}{{Cite web |last=Bonilla |first=David |date=January 3, 2023 |title=Why Brock Purdy believes 49ers 'really needed' adversity vs. Raiders |url=https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/165395-brock-purdy-believes-49ers-really-needed-adversity-raiders/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230106002709/https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/165395-brock-purdy-believes-49ers-really-needed-adversity-raiders/ |archive-date=January 6, 2023 |access-date=January 5, 2023 |work=49ers Webzone}} On January 12, 2023, the NFL named Purdy as the National Football Conference (NFC)'s Rookie of the Month for December and January.{{Cite web |last=Pallares |first=Lindsey |date=January 12, 2023 |title=Brock Purdy Named NFC Offensive Rookie of the Month |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/brock-purdy-named-nfc-offensive-rookie-of-the-month |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230112135311/https://www.49ers.com/news/brock-purdy-named-nfc-offensive-rookie-of-the-month |archive-date=January 12, 2023 |access-date=January 12, 2023 |website=49ers.com}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Kerr |first=Jeff |date=January 13, 2023 |title=Three reasons Seahawks will shock 49ers in wild-card round: Brock Purdy hits rookie wall vs. common opponent |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/three-reasons-seahawks-will-shock-49ers-in-wild-card-round-brock-purdy-hits-rookie-wall-vs-common-opponent/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230115005453/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/three-reasons-seahawks-will-shock-49ers-in-wild-card-round-brock-purdy-hits-rookie-wall-vs-common-opponent/ |archive-date=January 15, 2023 |access-date=January 15, 2023 |work=CBS Sports}} He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.{{Cite web |title=2022 NFL All-Rookie Team |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/nfl-all-rookie-2022.htm |access-date=July 27, 2024 |website=Pro Football Reference}}
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.{{Cite web |last=Schwab |first=Frank |date=January 15, 2023 |title=Brock Purdy keeps rolling, makes history with big game for 49ers in win over Seahawks |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/brock-purdy-keeps-rolling-makes-history-with-big-game-for-49-ers-in-win-over-seahawks-003355630.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230115010156/https://sports.yahoo.com/brock-purdy-keeps-rolling-makes-history-with-big-game-for-49-ers-in-win-over-seahawks-003355630.html |archive-date=January 15, 2023 |access-date=January 15, 2023 |website=Yahoo Sports}} With this victory, Purdy also became the lowest-drafted quarterback to start and win a playoff game,{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Brianna |date=January 26, 2023 |title=49ers' Brock Purdy would make history with win over Eagles |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35477211/49ers-brock-purdy-rookie-quarterbacks-playoffs |access-date=April 28, 2023 |website=ESPN.com}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Holzman-Escareno |first=Anthony |date=January 17, 2023 |title=NFL stats and records, Super Wild Card Weekend: Brock Purdy sets rookie playoff record with four TDs |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-stats-and-records-super-wild-card-weekend-brock-purdy-sets-rookie-playoff-re |access-date=April 28, 2023 |website=NFL.com}} 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. 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.{{Cite web |date=January 23, 2023 |title=Stats and Facts from the 49ers Divisional Round Victory Over the Dallas Cowboys |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/stats-and-facts-from-the-49ers-divisional-round-victory-over-the-dallas-cowboys |access-date=May 19, 2023 |website=49ers.com}}
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.{{Cite web |url=https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/01/29/sports/eagles-49ers-score/brock-purdy-is-being-examined-after-an-elbow-injury |title=Brock Purdy is being examined after an elbow injury |date=January 29, 2023 |last=Vrentas |first=Jenny |work=The New York Times |access-date=January 29, 2023}} Following Johnson's concussion in the third quarter, Purdy reentered the game,{{Cite web |url=https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/01/29/sports/eagles-49ers-score/bff8c6e7-6e94-58e8-a1a9-1f7719814353 |title=Josh Johnson, who replaced Brock Purdy in the first quarter, is summoned off the field for medical reasons. |date=January 29, 2023 |last=Shpigel |first=Ben |work=The New York Times |access-date=January 29, 2023}} 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.{{Cite web |date=January 30, 2023 |last=Dedaj |first=Paulina |url=https://www.foxnews.com/sports/george-kittle-has-blunt-take-49ers-quarterback-woes-nfc-championship-game |title=George Kittle has blunt take on 49ers' quarterbacks |work=Fox News |access-date=January 30, 2023}} Purdy was diagnosed with a complete tear of his ulnar collateral ligament, which rendered him unable to throw the ball more than 10 yards.{{Cite tweet |last=Pelissero |first=Tom |title=49ers QB Brock Purdy suffered a complete tear of the UCL in his throwing elbow and will undergo surgery, per sources. Purdy is getting second opinions, but the initial hope is he can undergo a repair — not reconstruction (AKA Tommy John) — and will be ready for training camp. |number=1620181317978832899 |access-date=January 31, 2023 |website=Twitter |language=en|user=TomPelissero}}{{Cite web |last=Shook |first=Nick |date=January 30, 2023 |title=49ers QB Brock Purdy suffered torn UCL in throwing elbow in loss to Eagles |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/49ers-qb-brock-purdy-suffered-torn-ucl-in-throwing-elbow-in-loss-to-eagles |access-date=March 10, 2023 |website=NFL.com}}
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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.{{Cite web |last=Howe |first=Jeff |date=August 25, 2023 |title=Grading the Trey Lance trade between the 49ers and Cowboys |url=https://theathletic.com/4806889/2023/08/25/trey-lance-trade-49ers-cowboys/ |access-date=November 14, 2023 |work=The Athletic}}
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.{{Cite web |date=September 11, 2023 |title=49ers Lock Down Win No. 1 of 2023; Stats and Facts from #SFvsPIT |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-week-1-stats-and-facts-sfvspit-cmscpurdy-aiyuk-jackson |access-date=September 13, 2023 |website=49ers.com}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Dajani |first=Jordan |date=October 1, 2023 |title=Brock Purdy sets 49ers QB record in stellar performance against Cardinals: Purdy continues to impress as San Francisco stays red-hot |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/brock-purdy-sets-49ers-qb-record-in-stellar-performance-against-cardinals/ |access-date=October 2, 2023 |work=CBS Sports}} 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.{{Cite web |last1=Machota |first1=Jon |last2=Yousuf |first2=Saad |last3=Barrows |first3=Matt |last4=Lombardi |first4=David |date=October 9, 2023 |title=Cowboys vs. 49ers LIVE: Recap & analysis |url=https://theathletic.com/live-blogs/cowboys-49ers-snf-score-stats-highlights-updates/939AM89CmXnO/ |access-date=October 9, 2023 |work=The Athletic}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10093475-3-takeaways-from-49ers-week-6-loss-vs-browns|title=3 Takeaways from 49ers' Week 6 Loss vs. Browns|date=October 16, 2023|access-date=December 17, 2023|work=Bleacher Report|first=Kristopher|last=Knox}}
Purdy entered concussion protocol following a Week 7 road loss to the Minnesota Vikings after experiencing symptoms on the flight home.{{cite web|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/niners-qb-brock-purdy-in-concussion-protocol-following-loss-to-vikings|title=Niners QB Brock Purdy in concussion protocol following loss to Vikings|date=October 25, 2023|access-date=June 26, 2024|work=NFL.com|first=Nick|last=Shook}} However, he was cleared in time for the next game against the Cincinnati Bengals, which the 49ers lost 31–17.{{cite web|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/49ers-qb-brock-purdy-clears-concussion-protocol-set-to-play-vs-bengals#:~:text=Brock%20Purdy%20has%20cleared%20concussion,Bengals%2C%20the%20team%20announced%20Saturday.|title=49ers QB Brock Purdy clears concussion protocol, set to play vs. Bengals|date=October 28, 2023|access-date=June 26, 2024|work=NFL.com|first=Michael|last=Baca}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/bengals-rip-49ers-brock-purdy-3rd-straight-loss/|title=Bengals pressure Purdy, rip 49ers 31–17 for 3rd straight loss|date=October 29, 2023|access-date=June 26, 2024|work=CBS News|first=Michael|last=Baca}}
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.{{cite news |last=Elliott |first=Jordan |title=How 49ers QB Purdy joined Hall of Fame company in win over Jaguars |url=https://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/brock-purdy-hall-of-fame-company-jaguars/1671304/ |access-date=November 13, 2023 |work=NBC Sports Bay Area & California |date=November 12, 2023}} 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,{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/49ers-vs-buccaneers-score-brock-purdy-has-perfect-passer-rating-in-leading-san-francisco-to-dominant-win/live/|title=49ers vs. Buccaneers score: Brock Purdy has perfect passer rating in leading San Francisco to dominant win|date=November 19, 2023|access-date=November 19, 2023|work=CBS Sports|first=Jeff|last=Kerr}} 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{{cite news |last=Maiocco |first=Matt |title=49ers QB Purdy earns NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/49ers-brock-purdy-earns-nfc-170107528.html |access-date=November 22, 2023 |work=Yahoo Sports |date=November 22, 2023}} and FedEx Air NFL Player of the Week for his performance.{{cite news |last=Bonilla |first=David |title=49ers QB Brock Purdy wins first-ever FedEx Air NFL Player of the Week award |url=https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/49ers_qb_brock_purdy_wins_first_ever_fedex_air_nfl_player_of_the_week_award/s1_17111_39572167 |access-date=November 22, 2023 |work=Yardbarker |date=November 22, 2023}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Kerr |first=Jeff |date=December 4, 2023 |title=NFL Week 13 overreactions, reality checks: Brock Purdy league MVP? Eagles no longer best in NFC East? |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-13-overreactions-reality-checks-brock-purdy-league-mvp-eagles-no-longer-best-in-nfc-east/ |access-date=December 4, 2023 |work=CBS Sports}} He was again named FedEx Air NFL Player of the Week.{{cite web |last=Bonilla |first=David |title=49ers QB Brock Purdy named FedEx Air NFL Player of the Week |url=https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/175306-49ers-brock-purdy-nfl-player/ |website=49ers Webzone |access-date=December 6, 2023 |date=December 6, 2023}} 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.{{cite web |last=Bonilla |first=David |title=49ers' Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey named FedEx Player of the Week award winners |url=https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/175620-49ers-christian-mccaffrey-player-winners/ |website=49ers Webzone |access-date=December 13, 2023 |date=December 13, 2023}}
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.{{cite web|url=https://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/grades-week-15-win-cardinals/1682429/|title=49ers grades in NFC West-clinching win over Cardinals|date=December 17, 2023|access-date=December 17, 2023|work=NBC Sports|first=Matt|last=Maiocco}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/175778-shanahan-provides-deommodore-updates-49ers-cardinals/|title=Kyle Shanahan provides Brock Purdy, Deommodore Lenoir injury updates after 49ers-Cardinals|date=December 17, 2023|access-date=December 17, 2023|work=49ers Webzone|first=David|last=Bonilla}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/49ers-observations-brock-purdy-ravens/1684685/|title=What we learned as Purdy struggles in 49ers' Christmas loss to Ravens|date=December 25, 2023|access-date=December 31, 2023|work=NBC Sports Bay Area|first=Matt|last=Maiocco}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/brock-purdy-record-loss-ravens/1684864/|title=Purdy's latest 49ers record-book feat overshadowed in loss to Ravens|date=December 26, 2023|access-date=December 31, 2023|work=NBC Sports Bay Area}} 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.{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/brock-purdy-breaks-49ers-single-season-passing-record-in-week-17-win-over-commanders/|title=Brock Purdy breaks 49ers' single-season passing record|date=December 31, 2023|access-date=December 31, 2023|work=CBS Sports|first=Zachary|last=Pereles}} On January 3, 2024, Shanahan stated that Purdy would not play in the regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Rams.{{cite web|url=https://www.49ers.com/news/kyle-shanahan-rules-out-qb-brock-purdy-week-18-vs-rams-sam-darnold-playoffs|title=Kyle Shanahan Rules Out QB Brock Purdy for Week 18 vs. Rams|date=January 3, 2024|access-date=January 3, 2024|work=49ers.com|first=Lindsey|last=Pallares}} Later that day, the NFL announced that Purdy had been selected as the NFC's starting quarterback for the 2024 Pro Bowl Games.{{cite web|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/2024-pro-bowl-games-complete-nfc-roster-revealed|title=2024 Pro Bowl Games: Complete NFC roster revealed|date=January 3, 2024|access-date=January 3, 2024|work=NFL}} He completed the regular season leading the league in passer rating, total quarterback rating, and yards gained per attempt.{{cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2023/passing.htm|title=2023 NFL Passing|language=en|access-date=January 8, 2023|work=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}
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.{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Coral |date=January 21, 2024 |title=Kyle Shanahan on Brock Purdy leading game-winning drive: 'That's all I can ask for' |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/kyle-shanahan-on-brock-purdy-leading-game-winning-drive-that-s-all-i-can-ask-for |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=NFL.com}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Sam |first=Doric |date=January 21, 2024 |title=Brock Purdy Says Weather, Rain Impacted Accuracy in 49ers' Win vs. Love, Packers |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10106004-brock-purdy-says-weather-rain-impacted-accuracy-in-49ers-win-vs-love-packers |access-date=January 28, 2024 |work=Bleacher Report}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Irving |first=Kyle |date=January 28, 2024 |title=Brock Purdy stats: 49ers QB engineers second-half comeback vs. Lions in NFC championship game |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/brock-purdy-stats-49ers-comeback-lions-nfc-championship/844ff3d26bb8b03cf355d15f |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=SportingNews.com}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Edholm |first=Eric |date=January 28, 2024 |title=Brock Purdy rallies 49ers to comeback win over Lions, Super Bowl LVIII berth with 'unbelievable' second half |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/brock-purdy-rallies-49ers-to-comeback-win-over-lions-super-bowl-lviii-berth-with-unbelievable-second-half |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=NFL.com}} Purdy became the lowest drafted quarterback to start a Super Bowl.{{Cite web |last=McCarriston |first=Shanna |date=February 8, 2024 |title=Brock Purdy first 'Mr. Irrelevant' QB to start in Super Bowl; a look at other unlikely QBs to play in big game |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/brock-purdy-first-mr-irrelevant-qb-to-start-in-super-bowl-a-look-at-other-unlikely-qbs-to-play-in-big-game/ |access-date=February 11, 2024 |work=CBS Sports}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Walsh |first=Erin |date=February 11, 2024 |title=49ers Fans Devastated as Brock Purdy, SF Lose to Chiefs in Super Bowl 58 in OT |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10109015-49ers-fans-devastated-as-brock-purdy-sf-lose-to-chiefs-in-super-bowl-58-in-ot |access-date=February 11, 2024 |work=Bleacher Report}} He was ranked 28th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2024.{{Cite web |title=2024 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2024-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=2025-01-21 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
= 2024 =
{{see also|2024 San Francisco 49ers season}}
File:Brock Purdy injury 49ers Bears 2024.jpg
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.{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/49ers-news-brock-purdy-makes-history-with-george-kittle-td|title=49ers' Brock Purdy makes history with George Kittle TD|website=ClutchPoints|last=Brown|first=Malik|date=October 6, 2024|access-date=October 6, 2024}} 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.{{Cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/49ers-rb-christian-mccaffrey-provides-213029748.html?guccounter=1|title=49ers RB Christian McCaffrey provides promising update on knee injury|last=Madson|first=Kyle|date=January 6, 2025}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6062158/2025/01/15/brock-purdy-49ers-contract-evaluation-performance/|last=Barrows|first=Matt|title=The 49ers’ multimillion-dollar Brock Purdy question: A complete breakdown of the QB|website=The Athletic|date=January 15, 2025}} However, Purdy had his most successful season to date on the ground, rushing for 323 yards and leading the team with five rushing touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Brock Purdy 2024 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PurdBr00/gamelog/2024/ |url-status=live |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20241203091543/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PurdBr00/gamelog/2024/ |archive-date=2024-12-03 |access-date=2025-01-21 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
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.{{cite web | last=Maiocco | first=Matt | title=What NFL playoffs tell 49ers about their window to contend | website=NBC Sports Bay Area & California | date=2025-01-21 | url=https://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/playoffs-super-bowl-contention-window/1822461/ | access-date=2025-01-21}} 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.{{Cite web |title=2024 San Francisco 49ers Injuries |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/sfo/2024_injuries.htm |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20241204010148/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/sfo/2024_injuries.htm |archive-date=2024-12-04 |access-date=2025-01-21 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
NFL career statistics
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=Regular season=
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| {{abbr|GP|Games played}} | {{abbr|GS|Games started}} | {{abbr|Record|Record as a starting quarterback}} | {{abbr|Cmp|Passes completed}} | {{abbr|Att|Passes attempted}} | {{abbr|Pct|Completion percentage}} | {{abbr|Yds|Passing yards}} | {{abbr|Y/A|Yards per passing attempt}} | {{abbr|Lng|Longest pass completion}} | {{abbr|TD|Passing touchdowns}} | {{abbr|Int|Interceptions thrown}} | {{abbr|Rtg|Passer rating}} | {{abbr|Att|Rushing attempts}} | {{abbr|Yds|Rushing yards}} | {{abbr|Y/A|Yards per rushing attempt}} | {{abbr|Lng|Longest rushing attempt}} | {{abbr|TD|Rushing touchdowns}} | {{abbr|Sck|Times sacked}} | {{abbr|SckY|Yards lost due to sacks}} | {{abbr|Fum|Fumbles}} | {{abbr|Lost|Fumbles 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 || style="background:#cfecec;" | 9.6 || 76 || 31 || 11 || style="background:#cfecec;" | 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 | |||||||||||||||||||
| colspan="2" | [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PurdBr00.htm Career] | 40 | 36 | 23–13 | 722 | 1,069 | 67.5 | 9,518 || 8.9 | 76 | 64 | 27 | 104.9 | 127 | 480 | 3.8 | 17 | 8 | 70 | 393 | 13 | 5 |
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| {{abbr|GP|Games played}} | {{abbr|GS|Games started}} | {{abbr|Record|Record as a starting quarterback}} | {{abbr|Cmp|Passes completed}} | {{abbr|Att|Passes attempted}} | {{abbr|Pct|Completion percentage}} | {{abbr|Yds|Passing yards}} | {{abbr|Y/A|Yards per passing attempt}} | {{abbr|Lng|Longest pass completion}} | {{abbr|TD|Passing touchdowns}} | {{abbr|Int|Interceptions thrown}} | {{abbr|Rtg|Passer rating}} | {{abbr|Att|Rushing attempts}} | {{abbr|Yds|Rushing yards}} | {{abbr|Y/A|Yards per rushing attempt}} | {{abbr|Lng|Longest rushing attempt}} | {{abbr|TD|Rushing touchdowns}} | {{abbr|Sck|Times sacked}} | {{abbr|SckY|Yards lost due to sacks}} | {{abbr|Fum|Fumbles}} | {{abbr|Lost|Fumbles 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 | |||||||||||||||||||
| colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PurdBr00/gamelog/post/ 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
Purdy is a devout Christian and openly talks about his faith.{{Cite web |last=Birch |first=Tommy |date=December 10, 2023 |title='It's his safe place.' Why Ames is still a home away from home for 49ers star Brock Purdy |url=https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/cyclone-insider/2023/12/10/brock-purdy-san-francisco-49ers-iowa-state-cyclones-ames-matt-campbell/71823894007/ |access-date=January 25, 2024 |website=Des Moines Register |language=en-US}} Purdy has stated in press briefings and interviews that Christianity plays a major role in his life.{{Cite web |last=Ackerman |first=Jon |date=February 8, 2024 |title=49ers QB Brock Purdy gets his 'peace, steadfastness' from Christ |url=https://sportsspectrum.com/sport/football/2024/02/07/49ers-qb-brock-purdy-peace-steadfastness-christ/ |access-date=February 12, 2024 |website=Sports Spectrum}} Purdy's favorite team as a youth was the Miami Dolphins, and he wears number 13 in honor of Dan Marino.{{Cite web |last=Razo |first=Eduardo |date=December 31, 2022 |title=Purdy calls joining Marino in record book 'pretty cool' |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/49ers-brock-purdy-calls-joining-dan-marino-nfl-record-book-pretty-cool |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230104155233/https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/49ers-brock-purdy-calls-joining-dan-marino-nfl-record-book-pretty-cool |archive-date=January 4, 2023 |access-date=January 4, 2023 |website=NBC Sports}}
For his first two seasons in the NFL, Purdy lived with 49ers teammates Nick Zakelj and Alfredo Gutiérrez.{{Cite web |last=Chan |first=Jennifer Lee |date=December 22, 2022 |title=Purdy household spreads holiday cheer with epic holiday card |url=https://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/purdy-household-spreads-holiday-cheer-with-epic-holiday-card/1448107/ |access-date=August 1, 2023 |website=NBC Sports Bay Area & California}}{{cite news |last=Fernandez |first=Gabe |title=49ers' Brock Purdy still having a roommate says more about him than SF |url=https://www.sfgate.com/49ers/article/brock-purdy-roommate-bay-area-rent-18409438.php |access-date=October 6, 2023 |work=SFGATE |date=October 5, 2023}} Because he is a starter despite his draft status, Purdy has been nicknamed "Mr. Relevant."
In July 2023, Purdy announced his engagement to girlfriend Jenna Brandt.{{Cite web |last=Alviz-Gransee |first=Noelle |date=July 2, 2023 |title='Here's to forever': Iowa State star, 49ers QB Brock Purdy is now engaged to Jenna Brandt |url=https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/2023/07/02/brock-purdy-future-wife-jenna-brandt-share-engagement-announcement/70377525007/ |access-date=July 3, 2023 |website=Des Moines Register}} They married on March 9, 2024.{{cite web |last1=Hendricks |first1=Jaclyn |title=49ers QB Brock Purdy marries Jenna Brandt after Super Bowl 2024 |url=https://nypost.com/2024/03/10/sports/49ers-qb-brock-purdy-marries-jenna-brandt-after-super-bowl-2024/ |work=New York Post |date=March 10, 2024 |access-date=March 10, 2024}}
Notes
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Further reading
- {{Cite news |last=Lombardi |first=David |date=August 15, 2024 |title=Brock Purdy's origin story, the Ames chapter: How Iowa State crafted the 49ers QB |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5547145/2024/08/15/brock-purdy-iowa-state-football-49ers/ |access-date=August 20, 2024 |work=The Athletic |language=en-US |url-access=subscription}}
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