The 2022 NFL Draft saw Brock Purdy as the final pick, written off by many. Yet his journey to Super Bowl stardom a mere two seasons later has stunned the naysayers.
Eight quarterbacks had their names called before Purdy in the 2022 NFL Draft.
While their progression has varied, none have matched the meteoric rise of the Niners star.
Despite the initial setback, Purdy debunked rumors of holding any grudges towards his fellow drafted quarterbacks.
Brock Purdy doesn't hold grudges about the QBs drafted ahead of him. https://t.co/jLOTcEvVgp
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) February 6, 2024
His full focus remained on making his mark on the field, rather than settling scores off it.
“Honestly I’m not that kind of guy,” Purdy said, via 49ersWebzone.com. “I know a couple of the guys that got drafted before me but I’ve never held a grudge for it or anything. I’m a believer that God has a plan for everybody, and I fell last for a reason. I haven’t held any grudges against other teams. It all happened how it needed to, and I’m blessed to be a part of the 49ers.”
#49ers Brock Purdy says he doesn’t hold a grudge for all the QBs drafted ahead of him…”I fell last for a reason.”
— OurSF49ers (@OurSf49ers) February 6, 2024
By making it to the Super Bowl in his second NFL season, Purdy has joined the elite club that includes the likes of Tom Brady, cementing his status as a player to watch out for.
The six quarterbacks drafted before Brady in 200 were highlighted in a documentary. In a surprising twist, Purdy’s journey might be paving a similar path.
