Brock Purdy went from “Mr. Irrelevant” to leading the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl 58 last season. His incredible story serves as inspiration for his fans. But behind every big play and victory are the two people who’ve been with him since Day 1: his parents, Shawn and Carrie Purdy.
Who Are Brock Purdy’s Mom and Dad?
Brock was born to Shawn and Carrie Purdy on Dec. 27, 1999, in Arizona. As a young football player, Brock was inspired by his dad, who knows something about life as a professional athlete.
Shawn is a former minor league baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher who was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1987. His playing career spanned eight seasons with teams like the Kansas City Royals and Oakland Athletics. While Shawn’s career was on the baseball diamond, his kids adopted his passion for sports.
As a father, Shawn has been by Brock’s side every step of the way, especially after Brock tore his UCL in 2023.
Meanwhile, his mother, Carrie, brought energy and heart to the family. A California native, Carrie has always been the one to keep things lively in the Purdy household. Back in 2023, the 49ers quarterback shared his appreciation for his mother on the Sports Spectrum Podcast.
“My mom … she’s always going to keep everyone on our toes. She brings the energy to the family, so I think I definitely get that kind of trait from her,” Brock said about Carrie, who raised all three of her children into athletes, per PEOPLE.
Thank You Jesus For Our Blessings!! Love My Family!❤️#Huskers #49ers pic.twitter.com/oyw7sVqHOU
— Carrie Purdy (@bigbirdpurdy) May 2, 2022
He also credited his mother for keeping him grounded. Her words of wisdom and constant presence served as the foundation that Brock needed during the toughest moments of his career.
The Purdy Family Is United by Sports and Love
Together, Shawn and Carrie have created an environment where sports are celebrated. The couple started to inculcate the importance of sports in the children early on, with their decisions like settling in Arizona for its athletic opportunities.
Whitney, their oldest, played softball at Southeastern University. Brock’s younger brother, Preston, also known as “Chubba,” is also a football player. The Purdys also attended nearly every one of Brock’s games to encourage him and serve as his support system. They would also give him feedback and assess his play occasionally, which continued even after he became the 49ers’ starting QB.
“My mom and dad definitely gave me some great advice in the offseason,” the young quarterback said on an episode of the series Brick by Brick.
Brock’s connection with his parents is so deep that he wears the No. 13 as a tribute to his father, Shawn. Purdy’s parents helped make him the star that he is today, and they have been by his side when it mattered the most, including when he played in Super Bowl 58 and got married to Jenna Brandt in March of this year.