Overview
- The Athletic’s Mike Sando poll of 50 NFL coaches and executives released this week put Purdy tied for 11th overall, with 34 panelists in Tier 2, 15 in Tier 3, and a single voter in Tier 1.
- Bleacher Report’s NFL 1000 ranks Purdy No. 10 and grades him highly for accuracy, processing and leadership while labeling him “physically limited” on height and arm talent.
- Purdy missed eight games in 2025 because of turf toe and a shoulder issue and finished that season with 2,167 yards, 20 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in nine starts.
- Evaluators’ doubts center on durability and average arm strength and on how much Kyle Shanahan’s system boosts Purdy’s value, but roster upgrades including Mike Evans and the return of George Kittle give him a clear chance to change perceptions in 2026.
- What to watch this season is straightforward: sustained health and higher pass volume paired with efficiency would raise his standing, while intermittent availability or drops in production would likely keep him in the upper‑middle tier.