Brock Purdy is never “Mr. Not relevant” for Jenna Brandt.
Purdy was given the less-than-flattering nickname — one that comes up every year — when he was selected by the San Francisco 49ers as the final pick of the 2022 NFL draft. Less than a year later, however, the football player would be the starting quarterback for the California team Trey Lance And Jimmy Garoppolo both were injured during the season.
In December 2022, Purdy became the first career quarterback to beat Tom Brady, leading the 49ers to victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 35–7. Brandt, meanwhile, was in the crowd at Levi's Stadium for the game.
“Love cheering you on, BP,” she captioned a series of sweet snaps via Instagram at the time. In the comments section, the athlete replied: “Love you J❤️.”
Purdy and Brandt apparently met at Iowa State University, where they were both freshmen in 2018. Although Purdy was born in Arizona, Brandt is from Iowa and played volleyball for the Cyclones. In December 2020, she revealed that she would be transferring to the University of Northern Iowa to complete her collegiate career and bachelor's degree. Purdy, meanwhile, played four seasons at Iowa State, solidifying his decision to enter the NFL draft in January 2022.
In November, Brandt confirmed their romance via Instagram. “My roots and my boy,” she wrote alongside photos of the pair in Iowa.
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