If there is one player which many did not expect to be at the helm of one of the NFL's most exciting offenses, it's Brock Purdy.
When drafted by the 49ers in 2022, a scouting report from an NFL team claimed Purdy had a number of limitations to his game, but now Purdy has silenced some doubters in the 2023 regular season with a number of solid performances.
Here is a look at Purdy's key stats.
What college did Brock Purdy attend?
Purdy attended Iowa State University between 2018 and 2021, and he was the third string QB for the Cyclones in his freshman year.
From 2019 to 2021, Purdy was named the starter and led the Cyclones to a Fiesta Bowl win in 2021.
Where was Brock Purdy picked in the NFL draft?
Unfortunately for Purdy, he was the final and 262nd overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft and was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers.
This selection resulted in Purdy being given the nickname "Mr Irrelevant".
Brock Purdy bio
- Current team: San Francisco 49ers
- Jersey number: 13
- Position: Quarterback
- Height: 6' 1"
- Weight: 220lbs
What position does Brock Purdy play?
Purdy plays in the quarterback position and calls the shots on offense.
Brock Purdy stats and records
Purdy managed to break a 49ers franchise record in his team's Week 17 win over the Washington Commanders where he surpassed Jeff Garcia and Steve Young to register the most passing yards in a single season with 4,280.
What is Brock Purdy's salary?
Purdy signed a 4-year with the 49ers when drafted worth approximately $3.7m which included a $77,008 signing bonus, $77,008 guaranteed and an average annual salary of $934,252 according to Spotrac.
Purdy's contract is set to end in 2026.