Brock Purdy is an American football quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Iowa State.
Purdy was born in Queen Creek, Arizona, and attended Perry High School, where he was a standout quarterback. He committed to play college football at Iowa State University, where he started 45 games over four seasons. In his senior year, he led the Cyclones to an 8-5 record and a berth in the Alamo Bowl.
Purdy was selected by the 49ers in the seventh round (262nd overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft. He was the fourth quarterback taken in the draft, after Kenny Pickett, Malik Willis, and Matt Corral.
Purdy entered the 2022 season as the 49ers’ third-string quarterback, behind Trey Lance and Nate Sudfeld. However, he was thrust into the starting lineup in Week 13 after Lance suffered a season-ending ankle injury.
Purdy has started three games for the 49ers, and he has led them to a 3-0 record. He has thrown for 761 yards, six touchdowns, and two interceptions. He has also rushed for 104 yards and a touchdown.
Purdy’s success has been a surprise to many, but he has shown that he is a capable quarterback. He has a strong arm, good mobility, and a quick release. He is also a smart player who makes good decisions.
Purdy’s rise has been one of the most remarkable stories in the NFL this season. He has gone from being a third-string quarterback to a starting quarterback who has led his team to three straight wins. It will be interesting to see how Purdy continues to play in the coming weeks and how far he can lead the 49ers.
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