Who Were The Quarterbacks Taken Before Brock Purdy In The 2022 NFL Draft?

Eight quarterbacks were selected ahead of Brock Purdy in the 2022 NFL Draft. Only one — the Steelers’ Kenny Pickett — was taken in the first round. Where each of the eight were taken in the draft:

Player Team Round Pick
Kenny Pickett Steelers 1 20
Desmond Ridder Falcons 3 74
Malik Willis Titans 3 86
Matt Corral Panthers 3 94
Bailey Zappe Patriots 4 137
Sam Howell Commanders 5 144
Chris Oladokun Steelers 7 241
Skylar Thompson Dolphins 7 247
Brock Purdy 49ers 7 262

Except for two, all of the quarterbacks selected before Purdy have started at least one game for their teams (Corral and Oladokun are the exceptions). In a preseason game, Corral sustained a Lisfranc injury that necessitated his placement on season-ending injured reserve. On August 23, 2022, the Steelers released Oladokun. Eight days later, the Chiefs added him to their practise squad.

Among the rookies, Pickett has participated in and started the most games. He participated in 13 games, starting 12, and helped the Steelers to a 7-5 record. Due to their injuries, Willis, Zappe, and Thompson were compelled to onto the field. In their total seven regular-season starts, these three went 4-3.

Thompson, chosen by Miami 15 spots before Purdy, was the only other rookie in the bunch to help his team reach the playoffs. With an 11-6 victory over the Jets in Week 18, he helped the Dolphins qualify for the postseason. A week later, in the wild-card round, he came close to guiding them to victory over the second-seeded Bills.

The records of the seven quarterbacks who were drafted in 2022 and played as rookies, in order of draft position:

  • Kenny Pickett: 7-5
  • Desmond Ridder: 2-2
  • Malik Willis: 1-2
  • Bailey Zappe: 2-0
  • Sam Howell: 1-0
  • Skylar Thompson: 1-2*
  • Brock Purdy: 7-0*

Where was Brock Purdy taken in the 2022 NFL Draft?

Purdy was Mr. Irrelevant in the 2022 NFL Draft, meaning he was the last player selected (262nd overall). He was the ninth player selected by the 49ers in the draft.

The full list of 49ers draft picks in 2022:

Player Position Round Pick
Drake Jackson OLB 2 61
Tyrion Davis-Price RB 3 93
Danny Gray WR 3 105
Spencer Burford OL 4 134
Samuel Womack CB 5 172
Nick Sakelj OL 6 187
Kalia Davis DT 6 220
Tariq Castro-Fields CB 6 221
Brock Purdy QB 7 262

 

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