2022's Mr. Irrelevant turned $265 million franchise quarterback for the 49ers.
Brock Purdy was the last player picked in the 2022 NFL Draft. Four years later he signed a five-year, $265 million extension. The 49ers have built their entire future around a quarterback who arrived as a roster afterthought and turned into one of the most efficient passers in football.
Path to the league
Three-time All-Big 12 at Iowa State. Owns the school's career records for passing yards (12,170), touchdowns (81), completions (993) and completion percentage (67.7). The Cyclones never won a conference title with him, and he slid to pick 262 in 2022. Took over for an injured Trey Lance and an injured Jimmy Garoppolo as a rookie.
Career highlights
Led the 49ers to Super Bowl LVIII as a second-year starter. Top-five MVP finisher in 2023. Two-time Pro Bowler. Owns the franchise record for highest single-season passer rating (113 in 2023). Signed a $265 million extension on May 20, 2025.
2025 season recap
Purdy injured his left shoulder and toe in the Week 1 opener against Seattle. The toe was the bigger issue and he missed five games. He returned for the back half of the season but the 49ers finished 9-8 and missed the playoffs as the division tilted to Seattle and Los Angeles. His efficiency stayed high when healthy.
What to watch in 2026
San Francisco drew the harshest travel script in the league: three coast-to-coast trips with short turnarounds. Purdy's $265M deal means the 49ers can't easily reload around him the way they used to. The offensive line, Christian McCaffrey's health, and Brandon Aiyuk's return from a 2024 ACL tear are the three variables that decide whether Purdy returns to MVP contention.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Brock Purdy
- 49ers: 5 things about Brock Purdy
- Pro Football Reference: Brock Purdy
Statistics
2025 season and career2025 Season · Passing
9 games played▶Passing · career
| Year | Team | GP | CMP | ATT | YDS | TD | INT | RTG | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 49ers | 3 | 60 | 83 | 789 | 9 | 1 | 133.1 | 93.8 |
| 2025 | 49ers | 9 | 197 | 284 | 2,167 | 20 | 10 | 100.5 | 72.8 |
| 2024 | 49ers | 15 | 300 | 455 | 3,864 | 20 | 12 | 96.1 | 64.8 |
| 2023 | 49ers | 16 | 308 | 444 | 4,280 | 31 | 11 | 113.0 | 73.4 |
| 2022 | 49ers | 9 | 114 | 170 | 1,374 | 13 | 4 | 107.3 | 67.5 |
▶Rushing · career
| Year | Team | GP | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 49ers | 3 | 10 | 93 | 9.3 | 1 | 35 |
| 2025 | 49ers | 9 | 33 | 147 | 4.5 | 3 | 26 |
| 2024 | 49ers | 15 | 66 | 323 | 4.9 | 5 | 16 |
| 2023 | 49ers | 16 | 39 | 144 | 3.7 | 2 | 17 |
| 2022 | 49ers | 9 | 22 | 13 | 0.6 | 1 | 13 |
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Quarterback
- Group
- offense
- College
- Iowa State
- Hometown
- Gilbert, AZ, USA
- Age
- 26
- Status
- active
Latest news about Brock Purdy
All news →49ers Beat Cardinals 36-30 in Week 3
San Francisco 49ers 36, Arizona Cardinals 30 at Levi's Stadium. Brock Purdy went 15 of 27 for 297 yards with 4 touchdowns.
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After a 10-of-16 Week 2 in which two of five high-confidence picks missed, the model picks all 16 Week 3 games, from Michael Penix Jr.'s debut at Lambeau on Thursday to Eagles-Bears on Monday night with Caleb Williams likely out.
49ers Rout Dolphins 35-13 in Week 2
San Francisco 49ers 35, Miami Dolphins 13 at Levi's Stadium. Brock Purdy went 20 of 22 for 287 yards with 2 touchdowns.
49ers Rout Rams 27-7 in Week 1
San Francisco 49ers 27, Los Angeles Rams 7 at Melbourne Cricket Ground. Brock Purdy went 25 of 34 for 205 yards with 3 touchdowns and 1 interception.
Mike Evans Is Already at Home in San Francisco
The veteran receiver left Tampa Bay in free agency, and the 49ers say he has slotted into their offense without missing a beat.
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