The Athletic Football Show on Brock Purdy

PodcastBuilding the Beast: Trinidad Chambliss is climbing the boardsSeptember 23, 2026

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I hadn't taken a ton of time to think about Purdy. And that is such a phenomenal comp when you're talking about a guy who kind of looks like Chambliss, who is doing this at a high level in the NFL.

Mentioned at 18:33 – 23:39

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Purdy is a successful, unconventional-sized comp for the draft profile of Chambliss.

Brock Purdy is cited as a phenomenal comparison for Trinidad Chambliss regarding size and the ability to succeed in the NFL despite being an unconventional prospect. His success proves that teams should look beyond traditional 'cookie-cutter' quarterback profiles.

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