Everything to know about 49ers rookie QB Brock Purdy

Brock Purdy quickly won the hearts of 49ers fans when the rookie was forced to take over the offense, but we have everything you need to know about the QB.

There are always great stories in the NFL, but few have capture the hearts and imaginations like Brock Purdy in the 2022 season and now heading into the playoffs. He was Mr. Irrelevant in the 2022 NFL Draft as the final selection by the San Francisco 49ers but was thrust into the starting quarterback role after injuries to Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo.

Since he took over early in Week 13 against the Dolphins, he’s been masterful. The 49ers are 6-0 over that span. He’s also completed 68.3 percent of his passes for 1,308 yards, 13 touchdowns and only three interceptions and has also rushed for a touchdown. He’s now an Offensive Rookie of the Year candidate and a huge fan-favorite.

But because of his draft position and the way he was pushed into the spotlight, you might not know a lot about him. Don’t worry, we have everything you need to know about Brock Purdy as he guides the 49ers into the playoffs.

Brock Purdy age, height, weight

Born on Dec. 27, 1999, Purdy is a ripe 23 years old entering the playoffs with the 49ers. At the NFL Combine in 2022, he measured in at 6-foot-1, 212 pounds with 29-inch arms and 9 1/4-inch hands.

Brock Purdy salary for 2022 season

As a late-round rookie, Purdy signed a four-year $3.737 million contract with San Francisco with an average annual value of $934,252. However, the pay is on an escalating scale. For the 2022 season, the rookie only made $705,000 but would make $1.1 million in the final year of his deal in 2025.

Where did Brock Purdy go to college?

Purdy was a four-year starter for the Iowa State Cyclones, helping lead the program to immense success over his productive career. In 48 career games, he threw for 12,170 yards with 81 touchdowns and 33 interceptions while also rushing for 1,177 yards and 19 touchdowns.

Why do the call Brock Purdy Mr. Irrelevant?

Brock Purdy is called Mr. Irrelevant because of where he was drafted. The quarterback was selected with the 41st pick in the seventh round, the 262nd overall and last pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Because they are the last player drafted, the title of Mr. Irrelevant has been handed to the final player selected. Thus, that’s where the moniker comes from with Purdy.

Brock Purdy 40 time

At the 2022 NFL Combine, Purdy put up decent numbers, including running a 4.84-second 40-yard dash. Here’s a look at his full Combine results and numbers from the tests he partook in.

• 40 time: 4.84 seconds
• Vertical Jump: 27 inches
• 3-cone Drill: 7.21 seconds
• 20-yard Shuttle: 4.45 seconds

Brock Purdy nickname

Because of the way he came to start for the 49ers and the success he’s had in doing so, he’s earned the reputation as a clutch player with a lot of guts already. While he doesn’t have a listed nickname on Pro Football Reference, he’s often referred to among 49ers fans on social media and otherwise with the NSFW nickname “Big C**k Brock”, which rhymes if you need to fill in the blank.