Rewritten Focused on Brock Purdy, the quarterback for the 49ers who is steering San Francisco in Super Bowl LVIII
On Sunday, February 11th, Super Bowl LVIII kicks off at 3:30 p.m. PST at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Viewers can catch the game live on CBS and Nickelodeon or stream it via Paramount+. Further details on the game and viewing options can be found on CBS Sports.
As the San Francisco 49ers gear up to face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII for the 2024 NFL championship, let's delve into the remarkable journey of starting quarterback Brock Purdy. The 24-year-old, who made waves at Iowa State after earning Player of the Year accolades at Perry High School in Gilbert, Arizona, aims to follow in the footsteps of Joe Montana and Steve Young by leading the 49ers to victory in the Super Bowl, pursuing the franchise's sixth Lombardi Trophy.
What are Brock Purdy's statistics for this NFL season? Despite leading the league in passer rating during the 2023 regular season, Purdy has encountered some challenges in the postseason. Nevertheless, he has demonstrated resilience, contributing both through his passing and running abilities, guiding the 49ers to consecutive comeback victories in both the NFC Divisional and NFC Championship playoff games.
After being drafted by the 49ers with the 262nd and final pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, Purdy, originally the third-string quarterback, made his regular season debut during the 4th quarter of a game against the Kansas City Chiefs on October 23, 2022. He assumed the starting quarterback role in Week 13 following injuries to both Trey Lance and Jimmy Garappolo.
Purdy led the team to an NFC West title and secured victories in the Wild Card and Divisional rounds, becoming only the third quarterback since 1970 to win two playoff games in his rookie season.
In the NFC Championship game, Purdy suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow during the first quarter, following a hit while passing in the 31-7 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Which college did Brock Purdy attend?
Purdy embarked on his college journey as a third-string freshman at Iowa State, eventually ascending to the starting role due to injuries and inefficiencies among other quarterbacks. In the 2018 season, he showcased his talent by completing 146 of 220 passes for 2,250 yards, 16 touchdowns, and seven interceptions across eight games, leading the Cyclones to a commendable 7-2 record. Additionally, he rushed for five touchdowns on 308 yards.
Throughout his tenure at Iowa State, Purdy earned recognition as a three-time All-Big 12 quarterback and set numerous school passing records. Under his leadership, Iowa State achieved four consecutive winning seasons, a feat not accomplished since the 1920s.
What are the contract details for Brock Purdy?
Brock Purdy's rookie contract entails a payment of $3.7 million spread over four years. His salary cap hit stands at $889,000, placing him 67th among quarterbacks and 1,406th among all players in the NFL. Notably, clinching a Super Bowl victory would trigger a league-standard $164,000 bonus.
For comparison, Patrick Mahomes, the quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, holds a groundbreaking 10-year deal valued at $450 million, boasting the highest salary cap in the league.
Who did Brock Purdy step in for on the 49ers?
Trey Lance, selected by the 49ers in the first round of the 2021 draft, was named the starting quarterback for the 2022 season over Jimmy Garoppolo, while Purdy secured the third-string role over veteran Nate Sudfeld. However, in the second game, Lance suffered an ankle injury, ending his season prematurely. Following Garoppolo's foot injury in Week 13 against the Miami Dolphins, Purdy entered the game and sealed a 33-17 victory, becoming the first "Mr. Irrelevant" to throw a touchdown pass in a regular-season NFL game.
In subsequent wins against Tampa Bay and Seattle, Purdy achieved a remarkable feat, becoming only the second player in NFL history, after Aaron Rodgers, to record a quarterback rating of 115 or higher in his first two starts.
Who is Brock Purdy's fiancée, Jenna Brandt?
Brock Purdy and his girlfriend Jenna Brandt got engaged in July 2023, having initially met while attending Iowa State University. Brandt, a former member of the Cyclones volleyball team, transferred to the University of Northern Iowa in 2021.
Originally from Sumner, Iowa, Brandt grew up with her parents, Kevin and Amy Brandt, and siblings Kaylyn, Isaiah, and Morgan.
Purdy and Brandt publicly announced their relationship on social media in November 2022. The proposal took place in July 2023 on a dock in Saint Cloud, Florida.
What is known about Brock Purdy's family?
Brock Purdy is the middle child of Shawn and Carrie Purdy, residing in Queen Creek, Arizona. His older sister, Whitney Purdy, pursued softball at Southeastern University. Meanwhile, his younger brother, Preston "Chubba" Purdy, has notably played football as a quarterback for both Florida State and Nebraska. Recently, Chubba Purdy disclosed his intention to transfer to San Jose State, only to reverse his decision a week later and announce his commitment to play at Nevada.
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