Brock Purdy faced a choice between Iowa State and Texas A&M when selecting his college football program out of high school. On a recent episode of Bussin’ With The Boys, Purdy shared what influenced his decision to commit to Iowa State under coach Matt Campbell instead of joining Jimbo Fisher’s team at Texas A&M, emphasizing his desire to help lift an underdog program.
Choosing Iowa State to Make a Lasting Impact
Purdy explained that he was drawn to Matt Campbell’s vision of turning Iowa State into a significant contender within the Big 12 Conference. While Fisher had just arrived at Texas A&M, Purdy admired Campbell’s established commitment to building something special in Ames.
“Jimbo Fisher had just got to A&M, Matt Campbell had been at Iowa State, and I just loved what Matt Campbell stood for,” he said (Timestamp: 1:07). “He just had this vision of, you know, you’re playing Big 12 football, power five, they’re like the sleeper kind of program. I was like, I want to go somewhere and do something for the first time.”
—Brock Purdy, Quarterback
Purdy connected this mindset to his high school experience, where he helped uplift a struggling football program and lead them to their first state championship game appearance. Although they fell short in the final, he took pride in changing the culture and setting new standards for success.
“My high school that I went to, they weren’t known to be good or anything. Then, growing up I said I’m going to go there, change that culture, win. We went to the state championship game, we lost. But I took it to a new height, and same thing with Iowa State. I wanted to do that. So, I chose Campbell.”
—Brock Purdy, Quarterback
Purdy’s Collegiate Career at Iowa State
During his four years at Iowa State, Purdy became a key figure in the Cyclones’ offense. He started in all but two games, demonstrating consistency and leadership. His performances earned conference recognition, as he was named second-team All-Big 12 in 2019 and achieved first-team honors in both 2020 and 2021.
Progressing to Lead the San Francisco 49ers
Selected by the San Francisco 49ers as the final pick in the 2022 <a href="https://www.buzzineintl.com/category/football/nfl/”>NFL Draft, earning the nickname Mr. Irrelevant, Purdy quickly dispelled any doubts about his potential. Taking over the starting quarterback role during his rookie season, he led the 49ers to consecutive playoff appearances.
In 2022, Purdy directed San Francisco to the NFC Championship Game, where they were defeated by the Philadelphia Eagles. The following season saw an even greater achievement as he guided the 49ers to a Super Bowl appearance, ultimately losing to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Looking Ahead to the 2025 Season
The 49ers missed the postseason in the most recent campaign due to injuries and other challenges, but Purdy remains focused on returning the team to contention. After securing a lucrative five-year, $265 million contract extension, he is determined to build on past successes and lead San Francisco back to playoff prominence in 2025.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. What is Brock Purdy’s salary?
A. The recent contract places Purdy among the top earners in the league. He will make roughly $53 million each year, similar to Jared Goff and Tua Tagovailoa. Very few NFL quarterbacks earn more than him annually. Additionally, his contract guarantees him $181 million.
Q. What happened with Brock Purdy and Taylor Swift?
A. To make it clear, the 35-year-old star wasn’t talking about any issues with the 49ers’ Purdy. She was merely mentioning the nervousness she felt while watching last February’s Super Bowl. During this event, the Kansas City Chiefs, including her boyfriend Travis Kelce, won the Lombardi trophy for the third time by beating the 49ers.
Q. What is the salary for Brock Purdy?
A. Purdy’s yearly salary of $53 million shows an increase of over $52 million compared to his four-year, $3.7 million rookie contract from 2022.
Q. Did Taylor Swift write a song about Brock Purdy?
A. When asked if the song “Paper Rings” from her “Lover” album was about Brock Purdy, Taylor Swift clarified her stance. Purdy’s team had lost to Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs, with Swift watching from the stands. In a video shared by a parent, Swift stated, “I don’t mind Brock Purdy.”