Brock Purdy has a football resume that many quarterbacks would salivate to achieve in just their first three years in the NFL. Despite the achievements and quick rise in the San Francisco 49ers depth charts, the 25-year-old has been living a life perceived as an underachiever.
Now entering his fourth year in the league, Brock Purdy has inked a huge $265 million contract, and he is out to prove his doubters wrong.
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Jun 11, 2025; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks coach harasses Brock Purdy (13) in a passing drill during a team OTA at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images
In an interview with ‘The Richard Sherman Podcast‘, Purdy revealed that he has been underestimated ever since and way before his NFL carer has started.
“Underdog. That’s been my story, man, from high school, college to the NFL,” Purdy said. “Every single year, all that matters is if I’m leading these guys in this locker room, in this building, this organization, and they trust me here.”
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Aug 9, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) signs autographs before the game against the Denver Broncos at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images
Brock Purdy shutting down the noise to lead the San Francisco 49ers
With his quick rise in the NFL, Brock Purdy has shown maturity on how to shut down the criticisms and accepting that it comes with the job, especially that he is a QB of a renowned football franchise.
“Everybody’s going to have something to say. That’s the nature of the sport,” he said. “If I were to listen to criticism and everything, I wouldn’t be where I’m at today. I’ve had the chip on my shoulder and I go prove myself right every single year.”
Entering the 2025 NFL season, the 49ers are facing life after Deebo Samual getting traded to the Washington Commanderrs and Kylee Juszczyk getting released before re-signing him. Brandon Aiyuk is also coming out from a devastating ACL injury while Jauan Jennings is also looking for a new contract or a trade.
Dec 30, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) during the game against the Detroit Lions at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images
Dec 30, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) during the game against the Detroit Lions at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images
These changes now prompts Brock Purdy to show how he can adjust to these changes as he goes to war with a differenc supporting cast. ESPN lists the 49ers schedule as one of the easiest and the team’s chemistry on this new core should be a priority in order to attain success.
In another NFL year, Brock Purdy is faced with a familiar task on adapting to changes. His track record shows that he has thrived through adversity, especially when he is labeled as the ‘underdog’.
The San Francisco 49ers will be opening their 2025 NFL season with a matchup against the Seattle Seahawks for Week 1.
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Jul 24, 2025; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) throws a pass during drills on the second day of training camp. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images
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