BROCK PURDY - 2022

Brock was drafted #262 by the San Francisco 49ers making him Mr. Irrelevant XLVII.

Purdy, a quarterback originally from Queen Creek, AZ, had a tremendous career while at Iowa State. First-Team All-Big 12, Purdy broke his own school record and led the Big 12, and ranked fifth nationally in completion percentage with 71.7. He finished his incredible career owning/sharing 32 school records including the winningest QB in school history with a 30-17 record. With 46-straight starts, Purdy owns virtually all career school passing records: passing yards (12,170), total offense (13,347), touchdown passes (81), touchdowns responsible (100), completions (993), passing efficiency (151.1), and completion percentage. (67.7)

During his rookie year, Purdy stepped into the starting job when Garoppolo was lost to a broken left foot during the Dec. 4 win against the Miami Dolphins.

Brock had a 7-0 record as a starter until the NFC Championship game when the 49ers fell to the Eagles. Prior to the NFC Championship, Purdy had a QBR of 66.0 (fifth in the NFL) while completing 68.3% of his passes (fifth), averaged 218 passing yards per game (12th) and 8.12 yards per attempt (second) to go with 13 touchdown passes (tied for first) and three interceptions (tied for fourth-fewest).