Mr. Irrelevant wasn't supposed to save the 2022 NFL quarterback draft class.
But if not for Brock Purdy, it'd be unquestionably the worst set of QBs ever to come out in one year.
Purdy already held the crown as the standard bearer for an otherwise awful group, and that role received its exclamation point on Friday when Purdy signed a five-year, $265 million extension with the 49ers.
There's Purdy, a large gap, and then everyone else.
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2022 NFL QB draft class
Here's the breakdown of the nine quarterbacks drafted in 2022:
- Round 1: Kenny Pickett, Pittsburgh Steelers
- Round 1: Desmond Ridder, Atlanta Falcons
- Round 1: Malik Willis, Tennessee Titans
- Round 2: Matt Corral, Carolina Panthers
- Round 4: Bailey Zappe, New England Patriots
- Round 5: Sam Howell, Washington Commanders
- Round 7: Skylar Thompson, Miami Dolphins
- Round 7: Chris Oladokun, Pittsburgh Steelers
- Round 7: Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers
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What pick was Brock Purdy?
Brock Purdy was the No. 262 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.
He was the very last player off the board, Mr. Irrelevant.
He's made the most of every opportunity since.
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