Brock Purdy, born on December 27, 1999, is an American professional football quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL. He played college football at Iowa State University and was selected by the 49ers as the last pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, earning the title “Mr. Irrelevant.”
In his rookie season, Purdy led the 49ers to the NFC Championship game. The following year, he guided the team to Super Bowl LVIII, where they narrowly lost to the Kansas City Chiefs. In the 2024 regular season, Purdy threw for 3,864 yards, with 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions, achieving a passer rating of 96.08.
The 2024 season was challenging for the 49ers, who finished with a 6-11 record. Purdy attributed this downturn to fatigue from consecutive deep playoff runs in previous years, stating, “Last year, man, guys were tired.”
Looking ahead, Purdy is expected to receive a substantial contract extension, potentially around $50 million per year. The 49ers are working to create cap space to accommodate this deal, with plans to finalize the extension by the start of the 2025 season.
Off the field, Purdy’s life has changed significantly due to his fame. He recounted an incident at a Target store in Arizona, where he and his wife, Jenna Brandt, were surrounded by fans, highlighting the challenges of public attention. Despite this, Purdy strives to remain grounded and true to his pre-fame self.