How old is Brock Purdy? Where 49ers star ranks among youngest QBs in Super Bowl history

Kyle Irving

How old is Brock Purdy? Where 49ers star ranks among youngest QBs in Super Bowl history image

By now, you've heard that Brock Purdy was "Mr. Irrelevant" in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Selected with the last pick in the seventh and final round, No. 262 overall, Purdy will make history as the lowest-drafted quarterback to start in the Super Bowl.

In just his first full NFL season, Purdy has defied all odds to lead the 49ers to the big game. And if you couldn't tell by his baby face, he's also one of the youngest quarterbacks to start in the Super Bowl.

How old is Purdy, and where does he rank among the youngest QBs to play in the Super Bowl? The Sporting News has answers.

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How old is Brock Purdy?

Purdy is 24 years old, born on Dec. 27, 1999.

When Purdy takes the field for Super Bowl 58, he will be the third-youngest QB in Super Bowl history at 24 years and 46 days old.

The only two quarterbacks younger than Purdy to start in the Super Bowl are Dan Marino (23 years, 127 days old for Super Bowl 20) and Ben Roethlisberger (23 years, 340 days old for Super Bowl 40). Marino lost his Super Bowl appearance at age 23, but Roethlisberger won his.

Youngest NFL players in 2024

The youngest players in the NFL this season were all drafted in 2023. You can find the 10 youngest players in the league based on their ages going into Week 1 of the 2023 season below.

Rank Player Team Age
1 B.J. Ojulari Cardinals 20 years, 4 months
2 Bijan Robinson Falcons 20 years, 7 months
3 Izzy Abanikanda Jets 20 years, 10 months
4 Tuli Tuipulotu Chargers 20 years, 11 months
5 Christian Gonzalez Patriots 21 years, 2 months (5 days)
6 Kelee Ringo Eagles 21 years, 2 months (6 days)
7 Anthony Richardson Colts 21 years, 3 months (11 days)
8 Kayshon Boutte Patriots 21 years, 3 months (26 days)
9 Jaylon Jones Colts 21 years, 4 months
10 Parker Washington Jaguars 21 years, 5 months

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Youngest QBs to win a Super Bowl

The youngest quarterback to win the Super Bowl was Roethlisberger, who led the Steelers over the Seahawks in Super Bowl 40 back in 2006.

If Purdy can lead the 49ers over the Chiefs in Super Bowl 58, he will be the second-youngest QB in NFL history to win the big game.

You can find the 10 youngest starting QBs in Super Bowl history below.

Rank Player Age Team Opponent Year Result
1. Dan Marino 23 years, 127 days Dolphins 49ers 1985 L, 38-16
2. Ben Roethlisberger 23 years, 340 days Steelers Seahawks 2006 W, 21-10
3. Brock Purdy 24 years, 46 days 49ers Chiefs 2024 TBD
4. David Woodley 24 years, 97 days Dolphins Redskins 1983 L, 27-17
5. Jared Goff 24 years, 112 days Rams Patriots 2019 L, 13-3
6. Patrick Mahomes 24 years, 138 days Chiefs 49ers 2020 W, 31-20
7. Tom Brady 24 years, 184 days Patriots Rams 2001 W, 20-17
8. Jalen Hurts 24 years, 189 days Eagles Chiefs 2023 L, 38-35
9. Drew Bledsoe 24 years, 347 days Patriots Packers 1997 L, 35-21
T-10. Joe Burrow 25 years, 65 days Bengals Rams 2022 L, 23-20
  Russell Wilson 25 years, 65 days Seahawks Broncos 2014 W, 43-8

Kyle Irving

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You read that wrong – not Kyrie Irving. From Boston, graduated from the University of New Hampshire. Sixth season as a content producer for NBA.com's Global editions. Covering the NBA Draft has become his annual "dream come true" moment on the job. Irving has a soft spot for pass-first point guards, with Rajon Rondo and Steve Nash being two of his favorite players of all time.