Who Were the 8 Quarterbacks Drafted Before Brock Purdy? 

When Brock made a recruiting visit to Alabama prior to choosing ISU, coach Nick Saban pretty much told him that he was average at best.

Well if we haven’t realized that NFL talent evaluators are doing no better than guessing by now, we never will.

The 49ers guaranteed Nate Sudfeld $2 miiion to be their QB2 behind Trey Lance. When the 49ers re-signed JimmyG to be QB2 the competition was suddenly between Purdy and Sudfeld for QB3. Purdy won and the Niners waived Sudfeld and said goodbye to $2 million. Purdy earned his place on the squad.

Had Tray Lance and Jimmy G not gotten injured, would Purdy's story be any different? Would the 49ers have relegated him to an anonymous career as a forever backup, and/or traded him? How many undiscovered, talented QBs are there in the NFL roster?

Niners won the QB lottery. Odds were very low but came away with a jackpot.

At college he was already dropping those tight window throws!!

Go Brock, you are the best QB in my opinion. Stay healthy and win . 🏆

I like the fact that he had a Tom Brady-esque type start in the NFL. He is also like Brady in that when not too many had confidence in his abilities he never wavered in his confidence of himself. He turned out to be a great fit for the niners so far and I'm hoping he has a long strong career just like Brady.

He dismantled the hawks last week

It's not the scheme. A lot of QBs have failed under this scheme!!! It's his ability to process what he sees and not panic while, usually, making the most optimal decisions. He doesn't always take the bet throw. Like all QBs he makes mistakes. But he's head-and-shoulders above the majority of NFL QBs in what goes on between his ears, never mind the failures, even the successes.

The only knock on Purdy is he's not 6' 6" and that's pretty lousy scouting

Joe Montana was not an impressive physical specimen either. I mean just like Purdy, you might say he was adequate/average. But no matter how impressive you are physically, you still have to play the game, and Montana could play. Arguably Top 5 All Time. And more than anyone else, Purdy reminds me of Montana.

Three weeks and 3 IMPRESSIVE wins later…yeah, Brock has an NFL High speed CPU for a brain (see Steve Young’s analysis). It’s not his heart, it’s his brain and work ethic that makes him a successful QB in the NFL…IMHO.

incredible QB...can't believe what I see when I watch this kid...jeeezus.

Brock Purdy is Brock Purdy. He could fit into many quarterback comparisons. I believe he will make out his own legacy with eyes on his heart and, to his underestimated presence of an average man. Stay healthy, fill out, and watch out Lombardi....

A terrific analysis. You give all us underdogs great hope.

Kurt Warner and Warren Moon weren’t even drafted

i hate the narrative of a "system" qb in the nfl because all are technically "system" qbs. it is the job of the qb to understand, execute and perform within the system that they are in. i believe the other intangibles that are more important. things that cant really be taught but honed over time. not saying purdy is the next brady, but analysts have compared them in the early years of their careers

And another 5 game win streak for Purdy since this was published. Crazy.

This was really good, thanks for making it happen! Just finished watching the divisional playoff Green Bay vs the Niners, it was a nail biter lol. Purdy definitely doesn’t like throwing the ball in the rain.

Lifelong niner fan born and raised in the bay area. Purdy has been a great surprise.

Clicked for the title, but I was more excited for the brief Purdy history at the beginning. Thanks!

This young man has been humble and focused. To be drafted last is still being drafted. Just think how many walk-on players have made it on NFL rosters. This kid has proven he can play the game of football .

As a long time Niners die hard fan living in Philly, Like Stephen A said once and for all, peeps better wake up and recognize, Purdy is for real and CMC is the best running back in football bar none ..thank you Stephen A. Go Niners!!!

Nice job! I’d love to see a video of Purdy’s stats compared to other late round or undrafted QBs that started. Warner and Brady are obvious first comparisons even though his career is still super early, but I’m curious to see other comparisons and how Purdy stacks up.

I think Howell might be the only decent QB aside from Purdy.

And he just dropped 315 yards and 4td’s on the eagles for season total of 3185 yards, 23 td’s and 6 ints… still has a rating of 115+ and QBR of almost 80.

The kids who are told they aren't good enough are the kids i root for the most.

There’s no question, Purdy is #1 from that year and Sam Howell is #2. I think Purdy will always be better than Howell, but just imagine Howell with a good team built around him and his cheap rookie contract. I think he’ll be pretty good too. He’s freaking leading the league in passing yards rn 😂

If you have ever played short stop or out field You can clearly see Brock’s baseball background in his footwork and the way he throws on the run. He reminds me of Joe Montana because of his “ice in his veins” and his footwork and accuracy. I am always sporting my nardo gray 49ers hat around town and was spotted at the Golf course a few days ago by Brock’s uncle here in Newport Beach where the week long “Mr.Irrelevant” event is held and we got to talking about BP and how well he is doing. Mark my words on 2/11/2024 Brock Purdy is going to be hoisting a Lombardi Trophy for us and will be giving all the glory to God, The Supreme Lord and Creator of the Universe. Get ready Niner Empire because we are going to win the Super Bowl!!!!!!

Even more astounding when you compare to the 2021 QB class, which was considered very strong. FIVE QBs taken in the first 15 picks, which have so far turned into one decent starter, three train wrecks, and one biggest bust of all time.

Amazing show thank you for sharing this with us. Have a great day.

I love how Desmond ridder is mature, athletic, and Marcus mariota

Seamless editing, hope this channel grows. Great video.

Nice vid. Thank you for posting. Suggestion [big surprise] - Jalen Hurt vs. Brock Purdy - after tomorrow's showdown.

I was at the Miami game in Santa Clara, and I knew he wasn't just a fill in guy that could kind of sort of do good enough to get through the game, he put the team on his back and thrived

Every QB, especially in the NFL, is a “system” QB. It’s the player’s own physical skills, work ethic, heart, and mental/cerebral skills that separate an average “system QB” from an elite QB! Wth were both Joe Montana and Steve Young? They were great system QB’s from the greatest offensive football mind ever and his system - Bill Walsh! We had other QB’s fill in/play while those two were injured, others drafted… and they all sucked! It was both Joe and Steve that made the system - the west coast offense elite! And just like those two, Brock Purdy is exactly like those two - straight winner and a baller. Most NFL fans and most sports talk talking heads, to even include ex-NFL players are ignorant. It’s amazing how ex-NFL players are just so ignorant and/or just haters. They don’t know the game that they played… but I’m not surprised because most were never book smart or remotely intelligent to begin with. They don’t understand all of the variables involved when it comes to leading a high functioning, successful offense. Brock Purdy most definitely is that guy… he’s literally our next Joe Montana. Yes, the comparisons are blatantly clear! People - the majority of ignorant football fans, won’t accept someone like Purdy because the narrative is created by the ignorant media.

Outstanding video!

This proves that football scouts don’t know sh!t about evaluating QBs.

Brock Purdy just might be the most Relevant Mr. Irrelevant draft pick ever!

Purdy's name can often be found in the same sentence with Joe Montana.

Alabama went hard to sign Brock Purdy. After playing his last high school game as a senior, not a single power five school had offered him. He got mono which prevented him from being in a lot of the 7 on 7 camps. So nobody knew who he was. At the last minute Alabama got some of his tape and said “who is this kid?! And why don’t we know of him?!” Saban came all the way to Arizona to make an in home visit a couple weeks before the second February signing day. If he thought Purdy was just a game manager, he would have never taken the time to fly to Arizona. Purdy is the best high school QB in Arizona history. He was Arizona Mr Football. He got coaching from Troy Aikman’s QB guru while in high school. He’s been working to be an NFL QB his entire life. He’s built for this sh*t. He chose Iowa State because they should him the most genuine love on his visit. Before Brock Purdy and Breece Hall, name another Iowa State player. Seneca Wallace is the only one I can think of. Eisen is an NFL employee, he seems to have changed to a more negative tone on Purdy. Inside the NFL, al of them talked nonsense insulting how well he’s played. I think Eisen was told by NFL to stop praising Purdy so much. Goodell doesn’t like his religious beliefs. Won’t surprise me if refs are told to call game a certain way to give Chiefs a big advantage. Reply

Brock was qb4 last season. After seing him play in the preseason games, I thought he was way better than Lance and Sudfield, but not Jimmy. He definitely exceeded my expectations.

Love this guys story

Check out who got drafted before Dan Marino

Just Keep winning Brock- let's go NINERS! We love you Brock-he is the REAL DEAL!

Having worn number 13 in high school and college, there were few others that selected the number. However 40 years later. I've noticed that nearly all NFL teams have at least one starter wearing the number. Really, keep an eye out, you'll see it. The point: It's no longer a taboo number. I feel like a trailblazer. Lol.

Love seeing anyone make Purdy videos; however, so many interesting details are missed here. This is more like just bullet points.

It's crazy that all these QBs have already started NFL games. And this season we have seen DTR and AOC start as rookies. QB injuries keep happening despite how much the league tries to protect them.

wow. even though he was drafted last he was still then considered one of the top 7 qbs coming out of college that year.

You really should show scenes from the games when you talk about specific ones and not just some random images. E.g. at 2:21 you talk about a game against the chiefs, but show images against the Dolphins or the Bucs..

I expect Brock Purdy to win a superbowl, hopefully 2024! Quarterbacks drafted because of their running abilities are NFL Not For Long!

Now he IS the best! Not one of the best

best draft pick of all time

Up to you. You got the numbers

Sam Howell reminds me of Brett farve

Scouts can't judge what is in the brain and heart.

Go Skylar! He and Purdy had some good Big12 battles.

Ive never even heard of any of these guys except Purdy.

Purdy hasnt had a true off season yet last year he was rehabbing so hes only going to get better 💪🏼

Willis will make a good running back one day

Yep, Brock is Purdy awesome!

Thanks

Just remember Tom Brady and Joe Montana were both way down on the depth chart in college and only got their chances when the guys above them got hurt. Curt Warner was literally bagging groceries when he got called up. If anyone ever comes up with a foolproof way to evaluate players you’d be a multi bazillionaire

Its really early to have this conversation.

I'm a Niners fan and I'll be the first to say those 8 QB's would be doing much better if they were running the niners offense. Not to take away anything that Purdy has accomplished, he's been great. But I doubt he'd be as good switching places with Pickett.

Skylar Thompson went to my high school, so I think he's definitely shown some flashes but I'm obviously biased lol.

It just shows how the ratings within the draft are sometimes "worthless."

The 8 qbs befor him you mean all of them right all of them.

It seems to me that NFL team scouts and GM's believe the sports news media BS 100% over the actual College player's football IQ; the players actual intellectual reaction ability, which include, the most important ability to read complex defensive schemes before the play begins...Being a running-flight first QB is electrifying but shot lived! Being a QB with the ability to read and understanding the play's potential action, and (the) a player's field attack progression before it begins is a QB's most important instinctive application of QB awareness and counter attack...Just ask Tom...He knows... Just an Old coaches philosophy that worked for 5 out of 6 league Championships and two Pop Warner California Super Bowls... in six years.

He was at best average. That was why he was at Iowa State. Brock Purdy has hit lighting in a bottle. He has more to work towards simply because of where he was. You never know how things work. But I want you all to remember Matt Flynn.

Maybe when scouts start looking for tight window throws, overcoming adversity (cleaning uo other peoples' mess) and leadership they will do a better job.

Purdy have talents that you can not evaluate. Lol! Like Montana, and sadly Jeff Garcia .

so all 7 of them suck and well be back ups.. and brock was and still is the best qb niners have drafted in years

After passing up Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers, the 49ers got it right.

Wonder who's going to play him when his story is untold many years from now, just like Papale and Warner?

Had an amazing game today in demolishing the Eagles.

Oh boy, Tom had the Brady 6. Now Brock has the Purdy 8. 💀

Most top Quarterbacks in college don't amount up to anything.

The Purdy 8

notice how everyone on this list is no where as good as brock everyone drafted before and he is probably the best qb in the 2022 draft

Purdy fit with coach Shanahan skim. Hopefully he stays healthy to reach the playoff.

If this was a Disney story Brock would be a "strong" woman, fighting the patriarchy as a QB! 🤣

Since this is a reoccurring theme it kinda speaks to the drafters competency eh

Brock completely explodes the “Mr Irrelevant” moniker.

Damn what a dump of a qb class. Compare that class to this upcoming draft with Bo Nix, Penix, Drake May, Daniels from Lsu and of course the man Caleb Williams. Possibly all going in the first round.

Remember that Joe Montana was the fourth QB to be picked. Yes,in the first round but still had 3 others that were given better reviews than Joe.

Man this QB draft Class was way Over hyped

From Destiny to Dynasty is what Niner fans are hoping.

lets be honest: purdy is kinda nice, but san fran is on a rampage. they remind me a bit of the 2 years of seattles dominance under the LOB and a wilosin in tuff shape. 1,5 vicius hybrids in debo and cmc, solid reaceiver / te in ayuk and kittle plus so many great players like bosa and ward f.e. in the D. also a solid OL and special teams. if chiefs win over baltimore ( i fear andrews will not be back for playoffs and actually i dont see any other contender) the maybe most interesting rematch of latest superbowls( okay, cinci with healthy joe vs rams with healthy stafford would be sweet too) i can imagine. actually i see SF stronger than philly, since jalen isnt as good as constant as he was last year. and what a game that would be. KC is not this strong in rushing so niners could get revenge. i dont see chances for my teams or for philly, so i hope its kc / niners with a blowout win for san francisco. i hope they go low on cmc the last games because he still sometimes runs and i think omg next tackle like this breaks him in a half. but he looks in best shape so far, niners should keep it this way until playoffs cause as powerfull he is, as fragile he is with all those injuries before. but purdy for sure is THE sensation of this loaded draft. i saw maybe 3 major mistakes during the whole season. rest was fkn sweet. if he pushes his throwing arm a little...sky's the limit.

Well, his story isn’t done yet! He might be a flash in the pan..

Why does the narrator sound like Brock?

You get 4 downs to go 10 yrd. Shanahan gives him plays to make consistant 1st downs. Not the biggest arm but very accurate.

Top barking. Let him play as a team player not the leader alone to win games he's a team player he is doing his job

the Purdy 8 documentary, coming soon

The scouts know nothing, and screwed up with purdy like with Brady

I DON'T KNOW WHO THE 8 QBS BEFORE BROCK PURDY WAS ! BUT HE'S BETTER THAN ALL 8 OF THEM ! SOMEBODY REALLY DROPPED THE BALL , WHEN THEY EVALUATED HIM FOR THE DRAFT ! YEAH HE CAME FROM A SMALLER SCHOOL , BUT THEY MUST BE VERY GOOD , AND HAVE VERY GOOD COACHING !

If you remember your history, both Joe Montana & Jerry Rice were not 1st round draft choices, & look at their Carter's

What if Alex Smith doesn’t go down during that Rams game?

Howell looks pretty good, all things considered. And don't give up on Ridder, his coach is allergic to offense.