History of Brock Purdy in Timeline

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

1923: Start of Consecutive Winning Seasons

1923 marks the beginning of the first time the school’s football program had seen four consecutive winning seasons.

1927: End of Consecutive Winning Seasons

1927 marks the end of the first time the school’s football program had seen four consecutive winning seasons, since 1923.

1937: Sammy Baugh's Playoff Win

In 1937, Sammy Baugh had at least 200 pass yards and two pass scores in a playoff win.

1970: Rookie Quarterbacks in Postseason Games

In 1970, Purdy became the third quarterback to win two playoff games in his rookie season.

1989: Joe Montana's perfect passer rating

In 1989, Joe Montana was the 49ers quarterback who achieved a perfect passer rating. This was the first time a 49ers quarterback achieved a perfect passer rating since 1989, and the only time a 49ers quarterback has accomplished that feat with 25 or more attempts in a game.

1991: Steve Young's Completion Rate Record

In Week 8 of the 1991 season, Steve Young set a 49ers franchise record for highest single-game completion rate of 90%.

December 27, 1999: Brock Purdy's Birth

On December 27, 1999, Brock Purdy was born. He is an American football quarterback.

Others born on this day/year

1999: Kurt Warner's Passer Rating

In 1999, Kurt Warner had a passer rating of 119.4 through his first five starts.

2000: Jeff Garcia's 49ers quarterback record

In 2000, Jeff Garcia was the 49ers quarterback to surpass 4,000 passing yards in a season. Purdy later surpassed Garcia's franchise season passing yards record.

2000: Tied for Best Record in Program History

In 2000, the Cyclones had a 9-3 record, which tied with the 2020 season for the best record in program history.

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.

2020: 49ers playoff qualification in 2020

In 2020, the 49ers qualified for the playoffs.

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.

January 12, 2023: NFC Rookie of the Month

On January 12, 2023, Brock Purdy was named the National Football Conference (NFC)'s Rookie of the Month for December and January.

July 2023: Purdy's Engagement to Jenna Brandt

In July 2023, Brock Purdy announced his engagement to his girlfriend, Jenna Brandt.

October 2023: Steve Young's Opinion on Purdy's Draft Overlook

In October 2023, former 49er quarterback Steve Young suggested that Brock Purdy was overlooked in the draft because his calmness under pressure would not have been apparent.

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.

January 3, 2024: Purdy Named NFC's Starting Quarterback for 2024 Pro Bowl Games

On January 3, 2024, it was announced that Brock Purdy was selected as the NFC's starting quarterback for the 2024 Pro Bowl Games. Earlier that day, coach Shanahan stated that Purdy would not play in the regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Rams.

March 9, 2024: Purdy's Marriage to Jenna Brandt

On March 9, 2024, Brock Purdy married Jenna Brandt.

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.

2024: NFL Top 100 Players of 2024

In 2024, Brock Purdy was ranked 28th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2024: 49ers struggle with injuries in 2024

In 2024, the 49ers struggled with injuries, ending with a 6–11 record and failing to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2020. Purdy himself did not play in two games due to injuries.