Brock Purdy is a professional football player for the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL. He plays quarterback for the team and will be of particular interest to anyone following the sport or planning to check out online betting for the Super Bowl this year.
As one of the most exciting young players in the league, Purdy has already been able to accrue a sizeable net worth. Although he was the very last player taken in the 2022 NFL Draft, injuries to other players catapulted him into the starting team.
After performing well in his rookie season, Purdy was named as the starting quarterback for the 2023 season. The 49ers went on to finish with a 12-5 record and took the number one seed berth in the NFC. Purdy finished the regular season leading the league in total QB rating, passer rating, and yards gained per attempt. He was also named as the starting quarterback for the NFC in the 2024 Pro Bowl.
Brock Purdy Wiki
Purdy was born on December 27, 1999, meaning that he will turn 25 at the end of 2024. An Arizona native, he attended Perry High School in Gilbert, AZ and is just one of a very sporty family.
He became known as an elite high school sportsman and was considered a three-star prospect, committing to Iowa State University in 2018.
Family and Girlfriend
Brock is the middle child of Carrie and Shawn Purdy. His father was a Minor League Baseball player, while his older sister Whittney played softball at Southeastern University. His younger brother, Chubby, is also a promising football player and was recruited as a dual-threat quarterback by Florida State.
Purdy has stated that he is a committed Christian and announced his engagement to Jenna Brandt in July of last year.
Physical Looks
As a professional sportsman, Purdy is extremely fit and considered very handsome. He has short blond hair and hazel color eyes. He is listed as 6ft 1 (1.85m) and weighs in at 220 lb (100kg).
Brock Purdy Career
Purdy spent four years as an Iowa State Cyclone and was the starting quarterback for three of those. He was initially only the third-string choice but stepped up in his rookie year after a spate of injuries on the roster.
By the time Purdy finished his time at Iowa State he had been named as an All-Big 12 QB three times and held over 30 school records. He smashed previous records set for passing and his four years as a Cyclone were the first time that Iowa State had recorded four consecutive winning seasons since the late 1920s.
Although he was obviously highly regarded at Iowa State, Purdy was selected by the San Francisco 49ers with the 262nd overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. That’s the last pick of the event, earning the recipient the nickname, “Mr. Irrelevant”. Purdy, once again, took the position on the roster as third-string quarterback.
Just weeks into his rookie season, Purdy was making his NFL debut. Because of injuries to the first two choices for the 49ers, he went on to play nine games, starting five of them. He won all five of those starts and led the 49ers to the second seed in the playoffs. San Francisco won the Wild Card and Divisional playoff games but lost to Philadelphia in the NFC Championship game after Purdy suffered an injury early on.
Purdy was named as the starting quarterback for the 2023 season and played and started every single regular season game apart from the final one. The 49ers had already qualified as the number one seed and it was thought that the rest could do him good before what could be a grueling postseason.
It is remarkable how far Brock Purdy has come in just two seasons of pro football. He is now considered one of the best players in the NFL and could end this season by becoming a Super Bowl champion.
Awards and Achievements
Purdy has been honored with awards and achievements ever since he was at high school. At Iowa State, he was a three-time All-Big 12 player and is one of the most successful players ever to suit up as a Cyclone.
Although his NFL career has been brief so far, he was named as NFC Rookie of the Month twice last season – and made the PFWA All-Rookie Team. He has broken a number of NFL records, including being the first “Mr. Irrelevant” to ever throw a touchdown pass in a regular season game. He was the NFL passer rating leader in 2023 and was also selected to start in the 2024 Pro Bowl.
Brock Purdy Net Worth
Purdy’s rookie contract gave him a base salary of $705,000, with a fully guaranteed $70,000 signing bonus over four years. His current net worth is estimated to be around $6 million. That figure is set to rise dramatically after his next contract and the success he has already enjoyed early on in his NFL career.
Trivia and Unknown Facts
- Purdy was the final pick of the 2018 NFL Draft, making him “Mr. Irrelevant”.
- As a newcomer to the league he lived with two fellow players
- He grew up as a Miami Dolphins fan and wears the number 13 in honor of the legendary quarterback, Dan Marino
- He is the first rookie quarterback to start and win a playoff game
