Brock Purdy measures in at 6-foot-1 (185 cm) and 99 kg (218 lbs), according to Pro Football Reference, a build that’s slightly below the prototypical NFL quarterback mold with the San Francisco 49ers.
Most modern QB1s stand closer to 6-foot-3 to 6-foot-5, the range long considered the “ideal” size for seeing over the line and absorbing hits. Yet Purdy has shown that accuracy, anticipation, and processing speed matter far more than fitting a physical prototype.
While he isn’t as tall as the league’s classic pocket passers, his frame still fits within the league’s functional range for starting quarterbacks. The so-called “perfect size” for an NFL QB has drifted over the years, but Purdy’s durability and consistency prove that players in the 6-foot to 6-foot-2 range can thrive just as well as their taller counterparts.
Shorter but successful
Despite his shorter stature, Purdy has led the 49ers to the playoffs on two separate occasions during his four years with the team, a significant achievement for a quarterback whom some consider undersized but who has proven remarkably efficient.
Purdy is only marginally shorter than the legendary 49ers quarterbacks. Joe Montana stands at 6-foot-2 (188 cm), and Steve Young shares that same height. They surpass Purdy by barely one inch of difference, setting aside, of course, the Super Bowls they won for the team.
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Purdy shares a special link with John Brodie
John Brodie is on the historical list of 49ers quarterbacks with the most games started, totaling 159. He also measures 6-foot-1 (185 cm), just like Purdy. Additionally, Brodie is the third-winningest quarterback in franchise history with 74 wins and also holds the franchise record for most career interceptions, with 224 total.
