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. Purdy was drafted by the 49ers as the very last pick in the 2022 NFL draft, earning him the title of "Mr. Irrelevant."

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2015: Varsity Football Debut

In 2015, Brock Purdy began his varsity football career as a sophomore for the newly opened Perry High School.

2016: State Championship Appearance

In 2016, Perry High School, with Purdy as quarterback, reached the 6A Division AIA State Championship game but lost to Chandler High School.

2017: Second State Championship Appearance

In 2017, Perry High School, led by Purdy, made it to the 6A Division AIA State Championship game for the second consecutive year, but lost to Chandler High School again.

February 7, 2018: Commitment to Iowa State University

On February 7, 2018, Brock Purdy signed his letter of intent to commit to Iowa State University and enrolled in June of that year.

2018: Starting Quarterback for the Cyclones

In 2018, Brock Purdy started as the third-string quarterback but became the starter for the Cyclones after an injury to Kyle Kempt and ineffective performance by Zeb Noland.

2019: Record-Breaking Sophomore Season

In 2019, during his sophomore season, Brock Purdy started all 13 games, setting a school record with 510 total yards against Louisiana-Monroe, leading the Big 12 Conference in passing yards, and breaking a 41-year-old school record for total touchdowns.

2020: Tied for Best Record in Program History

In 2020, Brock Purdy and Breece Hall led the Cyclones to a 9-3 record, which tied with the 2000 season for the best record in program history. The team also achieved a number 9 national ranking, their highest since 1895.

2021: Senior Year at Iowa State

In 2021, Brock Purdy and Breece Hall led the Cyclones to a 7-6 record. Purdy's completion percentage and passing yards led the Big 12.

2022: Shanahan's Assessment of Purdy

During the 2022 preseason, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told CEO Jed York that he thought Purdy was the team's best quarterback, despite plans to invest in Trey Lance as the starter.

2022: Ascension to Starting Quarterback

In 2022, Brock Purdy took over as the 49ers' starting quarterback after an injury to Jimmy Garoppolo during Week 13 against the Miami Dolphins. Purdy's performance led to victories, and he became the first 'Mr. Irrelevant' to throw a touchdown pass in a regular season game, and the only quarterback in his first career start to beat a team led by Tom Brady.

2022: Selected as Mr. Irrelevant in the NFL Draft

In 2022, Brock Purdy was selected by the San Francisco 49ers as the final pick (262nd overall) of the 2022 NFL draft, earning him the title of Mr. Irrelevant.

2023: Statistical Comparison of Purdy's Performance in 2023

In 2023, Purdy's statistical performance regressed compared to his 2023 campaign. This was attributed to injuries suffered by key pass-catchers like Brandon Aiyuk and Christian McCaffrey.

2023: Named Starting Quarterback for 2023 Season

In 2023, after recovering from injury, Brock Purdy was named the starting quarterback, ahead of Sam Darnold, Brandon Allen, and Trey Lance.

2024: Purdy's Passing and Rushing Stats in 2024

During the 2024 season, Brock Purdy finished with 3,864 passing yards, 20 passing touchdowns, and 12 interceptions for a 96.1 passer rating. He also rushed for 323 yards and led the team with five rushing touchdowns.