Brock Purdy, the last pick in the 2022 NFL draft, will lead the 49ers on Sunday against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
, will take on Tom Brady – one of the greatest quarterbacks in history.
Purdy donned his No. 13 jersey as he worked out with members of the 49ers first line offense on Friday at the 49ers practice facility. Purdy was picked last in the NFL draft this year where he earned the title of "Mr. Irrelevant," as all last draft picks do. He is one of only seven quarterbacks to be drafted in the last position and, after last weekend’s game, became the first of the seven to ever throw a touchdown pass in a game.Earlier in the week Purdy said this opportunity is not lost on him and the team has been incredibly supportive.
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