Career Timeline of Brock Purdy: Major Achievements and Milestones
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Brock Purdy made an impact.
Brock Purdy is an American football quarterback currently playing for the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL. He played college football at Iowa State University. Purdy was drafted by the 49ers as the very last pick in the 2022 NFL draft, earning him the title of "Mr. Irrelevant."
1937: Sammy Baugh's Playoff Win
In the Wild Card Round, Brock Purdy became the first rookie quarterback since Sammy Baugh in 1937 to have at least 200 pass yards and two pass scores in a playoff win.
1970: Rookie Quarterbacks in Postseason Games
In the Divisional Round of the playoffs, Brock Purdy became the third quarterback since 1970 to win two playoff games in his rookie season, and the first rookie quarterback since 1970 to throw over 200 yards in consecutive NFL postseason games.
1991: Steve Young's Completion Rate
In Week 3 of the 2023 season, Brock Purdy set a new 49ers franchise record for the highest single-game completion rate of 95.2%, surpassing Steve Young's record from Week 8 of the 1991 season.
2018: Starting Quarterback at Iowa State
In 2018, Brock Purdy became the starting quarterback for the Iowa State Cyclones after injuries to other players, starting eight games and achieving a 7-2 record.
2019: Sophomore Season at Iowa State
In 2019, Brock Purdy started all 13 games during his sophomore season at Iowa State, setting school records and leading the Big 12 Conference in passing yards.
2020: Successful Junior Year at Iowa State
In 2020, Brock Purdy and Breece Hall led the Iowa State Cyclones to a 9-3 record and a number 9 national ranking, which was their highest in school history dating to 1895.
2021: Senior Year at Iowa State
In 2021, Brock Purdy and Breece Hall led the Iowa State Cyclones to a 7-6 record, with Purdy leading the Big 12 in completion percentage and passing yards.
2022: Third-String Quarterback
During the 2022 season, Brock Purdy was the third-string quarterback behind Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo, although coach Kyle Shanahan thought he was the team's best quarterback.
2022: Drafted by the 49ers as Mr. Irrelevant
In 2022, Brock Purdy was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers as the very last pick (262nd overall) in the NFL draft, earning him the title of 'Mr. Irrelevant'.
2022: Starting Quarterback After Garoppolo's Injury
In Week 13 of 2022, Brock Purdy became the 49ers' starting quarterback after Jimmy Garoppolo's injury, leading the team to victory and becoming the first 'Mr. Irrelevant' to throw a touchdown pass in a regular season game. On December 11, Purdy became the only quarterback in his first career start to beat a team led by Tom Brady, when the 49ers defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 35–7.
January 12, 2023: NFC Rookie of the Month
On January 12, 2023, the NFL named Brock Purdy as the National Football Conference (NFC)'s Rookie of the Month for December and January.
2023: Starting Quarterback for the 2023 Season
After recovering from injury, Brock Purdy was named the starting quarterback for the 2023 season.
2023: Purdy's Performance in 2023
In 2023, Purdy had a highly successful season, though his 2024 statistics regressed slightly due to injuries to key teammates.
2024: Super Bowl LVIII and NFL Top 100 Ranking
In 2024, Purdy completed 23-of-38 passes for 255 yards and a touchdown in a 25–22 overtime Super Bowl LVIII loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He was ranked 28th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2024.
2024: 50th Career Touchdown Pass and Rushing Success
In 2024, Purdy made his 50th career touchdown pass after passing to George Kittle, becoming the fastest 49ers quarterback to reach this milestone. He finished the 2024 season with 3,864 passing yards, 20 passing touchdowns, and a 96.1 passer rating. Purdy also had his most successful season on the ground, rushing for 323 yards and leading the team with five rushing touchdowns.
