Brock Pudy
The San Francisco 49ers found themselves a gem with the final pick in the 2022 NFL Draft when they selected Brock Purdy. Since then, he has become a franchise quarterback and a Pro-Bowler. Compiling a total record of 35-18 across his four NFL seasons, including playoffs, Purdy has more than proven his reliability as a starter.
Now, the NFL world is taking notice of his greatness. 49ers insider David Lombardi believes the former Iowa State star is one of the league’s very best quarterbacks. He posted that message after responding to a social media post that portrayed Purdy’s exceptional downfield passing marks.
The San Francisco 49ers Struck Gold With Brock Purdy
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy during an NFL game.
GettyBrock Purdy led the San Francisco 49ers to the Super Bowl in 2023.
Here is what Lombardi wrote about Purdy’s greatness on Friday via social media:
“The debate is already over – Brock Purdy is one of the very best QBs in the NFL – but Warren can keep dropping the eye-popping numbers.”
This post from Lombardi came after he saw NFL analyst Warren Sharp‘s post about how well Purdy has performed as a passer down the field. According to Sharp’s tweet, Purdy has had the league’s highest completion rate in each of the past three seasons on passes at least 10 yards down the field.
The debate is already over — Brock Purdy is one of the very best QBs in the NFL — but Warren can keep dropping the eye-popping numbers 👀 https://t.co/8OnLJbWD0b
— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) April 10, 2026
Along with a Super Bowl appearance, Purdy has helped lead the Niners to the playoffs in each of the last three seasons. In 2023, he became the first 49ers quarterback to throw for over 4,000 yards in a single season in 23 years. After recording a passer rating over 100 in three of the past four seasons, he has more than proven that he is one of the league’s best quarterbacks.
Can Brock Purdy Lead the 49ers to the Super Bowl in 2026?
San Francisco 49ers' quarterback Brock Purdy, Peyton Manning
GettyThe 49ers went 12-5 and made the divisional round last season despite using multiple quarterbacks.
Despite battling injuries for part of his early NFL career, Purdy, as Lombardi stated, is one of the best signal-callers in the game. Now, the only question revolves around whether or not Purdy can take the Niners to the Super Bowl. While he has already taken the team to that aforementioned Super Bowl, he and the team have failed to climb the whole mountain.
Furthermore, the road has only gotten tougher in recent years. The arch-rival Seattle Seahawks took home the Super Bowl last season after ending the Niners’ season. The Los Angeles Rams have future Hall of Fame quarterback Matthew Stafford back under center for another year. Of course, the rest of the NFC is filled with other Super Bowl-hungry teams.
With the team’s title window possibly closing due to the average age and injury history, the odds of San Francisco getting back to the Super Bowl might be decreasing. After the additions of Mike Evans and Christian Kirk on offense, the good news is that Purdy will have the chance to lead another talented offense. If he plays the way he is capable of playing, a Super Bowl could be well within the team’s grasp.