Brock Purdy is an American 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 over the starting role following injuries to Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo. Winning all five regular-season games he started, he 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 en route to Super Bowl LVIII. In addition, he set the franchise’s single-season passing yards record and earned his first Pro Bowl nomination.
Net worth
Purdy signed a four-year contract worth $3.6 million with the 49ers in 2022, with a signing bonus of $96,000. His average annual salary is $900,000, and his base salary for the 2023 season is $780,000. His net worth is estimated to be around $1.5 million, as of January 2024.
Lifestyle
Purdy is known for his humble and hard-working attitude, both on and off the field. He is a devout Christian and often posts inspirational messages on his social media accounts. He is also involved in various charitable causes, such as the [Make-A-Wish Foundation] and the [49ers Foundation].
Purdy is not married, but he has been dating his high school sweetheart, [Makayla Miller], since 2017. They often share pictures of their travels and adventures on Instagram.
Education
Purdy attended Perry High School in Gilbert, Arizona, where he was a star quarterback and a four-star recruit. He graduated in 2018 with a 3.8 GPA and was named the Arizona Gatorade Player of the Year.
He received scholarship offers from several colleges, including Alabama, Texas A&M, and UCF, but he chose to play for Iowa State, where he majored in business. He graduated in 2021 with a 3.6 GPA and was a two-time Academic All-Big 12 selection.
Background
Purdy was born on December 27, 1999, in Queen Creek, Arizona. He is the middle child of Shawn and Carrie Purdy. Shawn was a Minor League Baseball player for eight seasons. Brock’s older sister, Whittney Purdy, played softball at Southeastern University. His younger brother Chubba Purdy later became the starting quarterback at Perry before being recruited to Florida State as a dual-threat quarterback.
Achievements
Purdy has achieved remarkable success in his football career, both in college and in the NFL. Some of his notable achievements are:
- 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)
- Iowa State single-season records for passing yards (4,231), passing touchdowns (37), and total offense (4,945) in 2020
- Iowa State career records for passing yards (11,718), passing touchdowns (99), and total offense (13,292)
- Led Iowa State to its first Big 12 Championship Game appearance and its first Fiesta Bowl victory in 2020
- Led the 49ers to their first Super Bowl appearance since 2019
Challenges
Purdy has also faced many challenges and obstacles in his football journey, such as:
- Being overlooked and underrated by many scouts and analysts coming out of high school and college
- Being drafted with the last pick in the 2022 NFL Draft and starting his rookie season as the third-string quarterback
- Suffering a concussion in his first NFL start against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 13 of the 2022 season
- Dealing with the pressure and expectations of leading the 49ers to the Super Bowl in his second season
- Facing the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs and their star quarterback Patrick Mahomes in Super Bowl LVIII
Conclusion
Brock Purdy is an inspiring example of perseverance, determination, and faith. He has overcome many doubts and challenges to become one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL and lead the 49ers to the Super Bowl. He has also shown great character and leadership, both on and off the field. He is a role model for many young athletes and fans, and a testament to the power of hard work and passion.