If you are a fan of American football, you might have heard of two quarterbacks named Purdy: Chase Purdy and Brock Purdy. Chase Purdy is a professional stock car racing driver who competes in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for Kyle Busch Motorsports. Brock Purdy is an NFL player who was the last pick of the 2022 NFL Draft and is currently the starting QB for the San Francisco 49ers. But are these two Purdys related? And if so, how?
The Family Connection
The answer is yes, Chase Purdy and Brock Purdy are related. They are cousins, as their fathers are brothers. According to ESPN, Chase’s father, Shawn Purdy, and Brock’s father, Shawn Purdy, grew up in Arizona and played baseball together. Shawn Purdy was a minor league baseball player for eight seasons, while Shawn Purdy was a high school baseball coach1
Chase and Brock were born in the same year, 1999, and grew up in Queen Creek, Arizona. They both attended Perry High School in Gilbert, Arizona, where they excelled in sports. Chase played football as a wide receiver and defensive back, while Brock played football as a quarterback. They also played baseball and basketball together
The Racing Career
Chase Purdy started his racing career at a young age, racing go-karts, Bandolero cars, Legend cars, Late Model Stock cars and super late model cars. He won several championships and awards in his amateur career, including the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series national rookie of the year. He also competed in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East and the ARCA Menards Series before making his debut in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series in 2018. He joined Kyle Busch Motorsports in 2023 as a full-time driver of the No. 4 Chevrolet Silverado
Chase Purdy has not yet won a race in the Truck Series, but he has earned 11 top-ten finishes and two top-five finishes. His best result so far was a second-place finish at Texas Motor Speedway in 2023. He is currently ranked 16th in the points standings
The Football Career
Brock Purdy had a stellar high school football career, breaking several state records and leading his team to two consecutive state championship games. He was named Gatorade’s Football Player of the Year and The Arizona Republic’s high school football player of the year. He received several college offers, but chose to play for Iowa State University
Brock Purdy had a remarkable college football career, becoming one of the best quarterbacks in Iowa State history. He set several school records and earned multiple honors, including two first-team All-Big 12 selections. He led his team to three bowl games, winning two of them. He also helped his team win its first Big 12 Championship Game appearance in 2020. He finished his college career with 11,021 passing yards, 92 passing touchdowns, 1,036 rushing yards and 21 rushing touchdowns
Brock Purdy was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers with the final pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, becoming Mr. Irrelevant. He started his rookie season as the third-string quarterback behind Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo, but injuries to both of them forced him into the starting role. He won all five regular season games he started, contributing to the team’s ten-game winning streak that propelled the 49ers to a division title and an NFC Championship Game appearance, becoming just one of five rookie quarterbacks to start in a conference championship game. He threw for 1,374 yards, 13 touchdowns and four interceptions with a passer rating of 107.3 in his rookie season
The Future Prospects
Both Chase Purdy and Brock Purdy have bright futures ahead of them in their respective sports. Chase Purdy is still young and has plenty of room to grow as a driver. He has shown flashes of potential and has a strong team behind him. He hopes to win his first Truck Series race soon and eventually move up to the NASCAR Cup Series.
Brock Purdy is also young and has already proven himself as a capable quarterback. He has shown poise, accuracy and leadership skills on the field. He has earned the respect and trust of his teammates and coaches. He hopes to lead his team to more victories and possibly a Super Bowl title.
Chase Purdy and Brock Purdy are cousins who share more than just a last name. They share a passion for sports, a competitive spirit and a family bond. They are both proud of each other’s achievements and support each other’s dreams. They are both examples of hard work, dedication and talent.
