Net Worth and Salary
Brock Purdy, an American NFL quarterback, currently holds a net worth of $300,000. Despite being the final pick in the 2022 NFL Draft—earning him the nickname “Mr. Irrelevant”—Purdy defied expectations by becoming the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers during the 2022-2023 season. His remarkable journey included leading the team to the playoffs after stepping in for injured quarterbacks Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance.
Salary Details
As the 262nd general pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, Purdy’s selection was accompanied by low expectations. A scouting report from an unnamed NFL team described him as “not a very good athlete… limited arm, both in strength and throw repertoire.” Nevertheless, the 49ers signed him to a four-year contract worth $3.73 million, which included a $77,000 signing bonus and $77,000 guaranteed.
The contract averages $934,000 annually, but in his first season—where he led the team to the playoffs—Purdy earned a total base salary of $705,000 before taxes and deductions. By the fourth year, his base salary is set to rise to $1.1 million.
Career Highlights
At the start of the 2022 season, the 49ers named Trey Lance as their starting quarterback, but an unfortunate ankle injury in the second game sidelined Lance for the season. Jimmy Garoppolo then took over, but he too suffered a foot injury in December 2022. This opened the door for Purdy, who stepped in during the fourth quarter of a game against the Kansas City Chiefs in October 2022, throwing for 66 yards in a losing effort.
However, once promoted to starter, Purdy’s performance soared. In his first start, he defeated the legendary Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, becoming the first player to beat Brady in their NFL starting debut. He followed this with wins over the Green Bay Packers, Washington Commanders, and Las Vegas Raiders, completing an undefeated streak in his five regular-season starts.
During the playoffs, Purdy and the 49ers defeated the Seattle Seahawks in the wild card round and triumphed over the Dallas Cowboys.
Personal Life
In his rookie season, Brock Purdy lived modestly, sharing an apartment with teammates Alfredo Gutierrez and Nick Zakelj.
