While they certainly liked Purdy as a prospect, they waited until the final pick of the 2022 draft to select the quarterback. Even then, the move was more about not taking the risk of losing out to another team to sign Purdy as an undrafted free agent.
During an appearance on Colin Cowherd’s The Herd Show, former New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman was asked if he’s surprised by the play of Purdy.
“You have to be, they struck oil,” responded Edelman. “With the late-round pick, ‘Mr. Irrelevant.’ When you watch Brock Purdy play, he processes the game.