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 and 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 Winning Seasons Streak

Brock Purdy's four years at Iowa State corresponded with the first time the school's football program had seen four consecutive winning seasons since 1923–1927.

1927: End of Winning Seasons Streak

The 1923-1927 seasons mark the last time that Iowa State's football program had four consecutive winning seasons, prior to Brock Purdy's time with the team.

1937: First Rookie Since Sammy Baugh

In the Wild Card Round, 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: First Rookie Since 1970 to Throw for Over 200 Yards

After the Divisional Round victory, Purdy became the first quarterback since 1970 to throw over 200 yards in consecutive NFL postseason games.

1991: Steve Young's completion record

Three weeks after the Arizona Cardinals, the 49ers won by a score of 35–16 with Purdy completing 20-of-21 passes for 283 yards and a touchdown, setting a new 49ers franchise record for highest single-game completion rate of 95.2%. The prior franchise record of 90% had been set by Steve Young in Week 8 of the 1991 season.

1999: Highest Passer Rating Since Kurt Warner

Purdy's passer rating of 119.4 through his first five starts is the highest for a quarterback in his first five starts since Kurt Warner in 1999.

2000: Purdy surpasses 4,000 passing yards

In 2000, Jeff Garcia was the last 49ers quarterback to surpass 4,000 passing yards in a season, until Purdy surpassed this milestone later in his career.

2000: Cyclones Record Tied

In 2020, the Iowa State Cyclones tied their best record in program history set in 2000, with a 9-3 season led by Purdy.

2019: Sophomore Season at Iowa State

In 2019, Purdy started all 13 games of his sophomore season at Iowa State, achieving a 7-6 record and breaking school records. Purdy also led the Big 12 Conference in passing yards with 3,982.

2020: Led Cyclones to a 9-3 Record

In 2020, Brock Purdy led the Iowa State Cyclones to a 9-3 record (tied with the 2000 season for the best record in program history) and a number 9 national ranking.

2022: Starting Quarterback Due to Injuries

In 2022, Purdy became the 49ers' starting quarterback after injuries to Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo. On December 11, Purdy led the 49ers to a victory over Tom Brady's Buccaneers, becoming the only quarterback in his first career start to beat a team led by Brady.

January 12, 2023: NFC Rookie of the Month

On January 12, 2023, Purdy was named the NFC Rookie of the Month for December and January. He finished the regular season with 1,374 passing yards, 13 touchdowns, and four interceptions, winning all five of his starts.

2023: Starting Quarterback and Record-Breaking Season

In the 2023 season, Purdy became the 49ers' starting quarterback, leading them to a division title and the Super Bowl LVIII. During 2023, he broke the franchise's single-season passing yards record and earned his first Pro Bowl selection.

January 3, 2024: Shanahan announces Purdy to sit out finale, Purdy selected for Pro Bowl

On January 3, 2024, coach Kyle Shanahan announced that Purdy would not play in the regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Rams. Later that day, January 3, 2024, the NFL announced that Purdy had been selected as the NFC's starting quarterback for the 2024 Pro Bowl Games.

2024: Purdy ranked 28th on NFL Top 100 Players of 2024

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

2024: Purdy finishes 2024 season with statistical regression, successful ground game

Purdy finished the 2024 season with 3,864 passing yards and 20 passing touchdowns to 12 interceptions for a 96.1 passer rating. Despite statistical regression, Purdy had his most successful season on the ground, rushing for 323 yards and leading the team with five rushing touchdowns.