Brock Purdy's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Brock Purdy.

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%.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.