Brock Purdy ranks in top 10 for three categories by ESPN
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 6:11 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is recognized by ESPN in the top 10 for three performance categories in the NFL. He ranks ninth in ball placement and eighth in pocket presence, while also making the list for second-reaction ability, where he is seventh. ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky's rankings highlight Purdy’s strengths despite subjective criteria and varying rankings across different quarterbacks. Purdy was absent from ratings for arm strength and mechanics. His performance will continue to be scrutinized as the season progresses.
- •Brock Purdy ranks ninth for ball placement and eighth for pocket presence.
- •Purdy is seventh in second-reaction ability according to ESPN.
- •He was not included in rankings for arm strength and mechanics.
- •ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky compiled the subjective rankings.
- •49ers training continues as the season approaches.
- 6:11 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers’ QB Brock Purdy ranked in the top 10 in 3 categories by ESPN
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