Niners Nation on Brock Purdy

ArticleJohn Lynch shares why the 49ers hit on a ‘real high rate’ on their late-round p...October 16, 2026

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And then sometimes getting lucky, like with Brock Purdy.

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Purdy exemplifies 49ers' late-round success through alignment and fortunate draft timing.

49ers GM John Lynch cites Brock Purdy as an example of late-round draft success driven partly by luck. Lynch emphasizes that the 49ers' exceptional late-round hit rate stems from alignment between scouting, coaching, and research & development departments; when all three are aligned on a player, the team hits at a high rate. Purdy represents the intersection of this alignment strategy and fortunate timing, illustrating how the 49ers identify undervalued talent and execute the draft timing to acquire them.