Star Quarterback Joins 49ers in Seventh-Round Steal

Philadelphia,Mo  – May 5, 2025

The San Francisco 49ers drafted a star quarterback with the 227th overall pick in the seventh round of the 2025 NFL Draft, per sources, adding depth to their quarterback room. Selected last week in Green Bay, the pick aims to fortify a roster after a 6-11 season. “He’s a valuable pick for us,” said Kyle Shanahan, Jerry McDonald, East Bay Times, praising the rookie’s potential.

Brock Purdy, 25, anchors the 49ers with a 23-13 record, but backups Mac Jones and Tanner Mordecai lack long-term upside. The rookie, a 6-foot-4, 220-pound Indiana standout, threw for 3,042 yards, 29 touchdowns, and five interceptions in 2024, per ESPN. His 69.4% completion rate led Indiana to a 10-2 record, Matt Maiocco, NBC Sports Bay Area.

The quarterback’s toughness shone through a torn ACL, played with a brace in 2024, Chad Reuter, NFL.com. “He’s a winner,” said scouting director Josh Williams, McDonald, East Bay Times, noting his 31-9 record over three college seasons. His pocket presence suits Shanahan’s dynamic offense, averaging 20.7 points, Pro Football Focus.

John Lynch’s gamble, costing a late pick, fits the 49ers’ $22 million cap, strained by Purdy’s $50-60 million extension, OverTheCap. The rookie’s $1 million deal, with minimal guarantees, echoes Purdy’s “Mr. Irrelevant” steal, Maiocco, NBC Sports Bay Area. Lynch’s 10 remaining picks target Trent Williams’s heir, Tom Pelissero, NFL Network.

Risks are clear. January ACL surgery delays the quarterback’s debut until training camp, Reuter, NFL.com. His 57% completion rate against top defenses like Ohio State raises concerns, Dane Brugler, The Athletic. Mordecai’s practice-squad experience could edge him out for the No. 3 spot, Pelissero, NFL Network.

Shanahan’s history of late-round gems—Kittle, Purdy—fuels optimism. “He throws with vision, makes every pass,” said personnel director Tariq Ahmad, McDonald, East Bay Times. The rookie’s 181.4 passer rating led the nation, per ESPN, offering developmental promise behind Jones.

Robert Saleh’s defense, with Nick Bosa and Mykel Williams, needs offensive balance. Puka Nacua’s cap warning highlights cheap talent’s value, Sporting News. The quarterback’s Canadian roots and Heisman top-10 finish add intrigue, Brugler, The Athletic.

This pick could mirror Purdy’s rise. If the star quarterback recovers fully, he might challenge for a roster spot, supporting Christian McCaffrey’s attack. A slow rehab risks a practice-squad stint, testing Lynch’s vision in a tough NFC West, Reuter, NFL.com.