Few quarterbacks have ever come out of the gates with as much success as Brock Purdy—and his case becomes especially impressive considering the 49ers selected him as the last pick in the draft. Six other quarterbacks have been selected as “Mr. Irrelevant” throughout NFL Draft history, but none had ever completed a pass, let alone won five straight games and two postseason matchups as a rookie. Purdy’s late-season success vaulted him into the collecting consciousness, and when Panini released 2022 National Treasures in August 2023, his RPA became the one collectors wanted to find in their boxes.
Despite his late draft status, Purdy resides in one of the final spots on the 42-card /99 RPA checklist. As the most prominent rookie on the checklist, many collectors would argue that this card is the crowning jewel of NT’s base set. Featuring a customary oversized patch and a brilliant hard-signed signature, this BGS 9.5 example will require a big play from the winning bidder.
The certification number on this card has been checked against the third-party grader's online database and is active as of 10/09/24.
