History of Brock Purdy in Timeline
Brock Purdy is an American football quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. He played college football at Iowa State, earning the nickname "Mr. Irrelevant" as the last pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Despite this, Purdy has found success in the NFL, leading the 49ers to the NFC Championship game in his rookie season.
1923: Start of Iowa State's Winning Streak
Iowa State's football program began a streak of four consecutive winning seasons, the first since 1923-1927.
1927: End of Iowa State's Winning Streak
Iowa State's football program ended a streak of four consecutive winning seasons, the first since 1923-1927.
1937: Record-Breaking Playoff Performance
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: Playoff Win Streak
In 1970, Brock Purdy became the third quarterback since 1970 to win two playoff games in his rookie season.
1989: Perfect Passer Rating
In 1989, Brock Purdy became the only 49ers quarterback since Joe Montana to achieve a perfect passer rating.
1991: Franchise Record for Completion Rate
In 1991, Brock Purdy set a new 49ers franchise record for highest single-game completion rate.
December 27, 1999: Brock Purdy is born
Brock Purdy was born on December 27, 1999.
1999: Historic Passer Rating
Brock Purdy finished the 1999 regular season with the highest passer rating for a quarterback in his first five starts since Kurt Warner in 1999.
2000: Surpassing Passing Records
In 2000, Brock Purdy became the first 49ers quarterback since Jeff Garcia to surpass 4,000 passing yards in a season.
2000: Iowa State Ties Program Record for Wins
The 2000 Iowa State Cyclones football team finished the season with a 9-3 record, tying the program record for wins in a season.
2015: High School Debut
Purdy began his varsity football career in 2015 as a sophomore at Perry High School.
2016: AIA Regional Realignment and State Championship Appearance
In 2016, Perry High School was placed in the highly competitive 6A Division Premier Region. Purdy led his team to the AIA State Championship game, where they lost to Chandler High School.
2017: Second Consecutive State Championship Appearance
Purdy once again guided Perry High School to the AIA State Championship game in 2017, but they fell short against Chandler High School for the second year in a row.
February 7, 2018: Commitment to Iowa State University
On February 7, 2018, Purdy committed to playing college football at Iowa State University. He enrolled in June of the same year.
2018: Breakout Freshman Season at Iowa State
Purdy became the starting quarterback for Iowa State in his freshman year after injuries and ineffective play from others. He led the team to a 7-2 record and achieved a career-best passer rating.
2019: Record-Breaking Sophomore Season
Purdy had a record-breaking sophomore season in 2019, setting a school record for total yards and leading the Big 12 Conference in passing yards. He threw for a touchdown in 12 consecutive games and completed 39 passes against Oklahoma State, both school records.
2020: Leading Iowa State to a Historic Season
In 2020, Purdy led the Cyclones to a 9-3 record, tying the school record for most wins in a season. They also reached a No. 9 national ranking, their highest ever.
2021: Strong Senior Season Despite Team Challenges
Purdy's senior year in 2021 saw him lead the Cyclones to a 7-6 record. Despite high expectations, the team faced challenges, but Purdy still led the Big 12 in passing yards and completion percentage.
October 9, 2022: Regular Season Debut
Brock Purdy made his regular-season debut on October 9, 2022, briefly relieving Jimmy Garoppolo.
October 23, 2022: Relief Appearance against Kansas City Chiefs
Brock Purdy came in as relief for Garoppolo in the 4th quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs on October 23, 2022, throwing for 66 yards and an interception in the 44–23 loss.
2022: Drafted as Mr. Irrelevant
Brock Purdy was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers with the final pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, earning him the title of "Mr. Irrelevant".
2022: Drafted by the San Francisco 49ers
Brock Purdy was selected by the San Francisco 49ers as Mr. Irrelevant in the 2022 NFL Draft.
2022: Shanahan Recognizes Purdy's Potential
During the 2022 preseason, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told CEO Jed York that he believed Purdy was the team's best quarterback, despite being the third-stringer.
2022: First Touchdown Pass as "Mr. Irrelevant"
In 2022, Brock Purdy became the first "Mr. Irrelevant" to throw a touchdown pass in a regular season game.
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.
January 14, 2023: Playoff Debut and Victory
On January 14, 2023, Brock Purdy became the first 49ers rookie quarterback to start and win a playoff game, while putting him 6–0 in career starts.
July 2023: Engagement
Brock Purdy announced his engagement to his girlfriend Jenna Brandt in July 2023.
October 2023: Steve Young Praises Purdy's Calmness
Hall of Famer Steve Young praised Brock Purdy's calmness under pressure in October 2023, comparing it to Patrick Mahomes's demeanor.
2023: Named Starting Quarterback
After recovering from injury, Brock Purdy was named the starting quarterback for the first week of the 2023 season.
2023: Breakout season with the 49ers
In 2023, Purdy led the 49ers to a division title and an appearance in Super Bowl LVIII. He also set the franchise's single-season passing yards record and earned his first Pro Bowl nomination.
January 3, 2024: Pro Bowl Selection
On January 3, 2024, Brock Purdy was selected as the NFC's starting quarterback for the 2024 Pro Bowl Games.
March 2024: Marriage
Brock Purdy and Jenna Brandt married in March 2024.