Brock Purdy Cited as Benchmark for 2026 Draft Sleepers

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy continues to serve as the gold standard for late-round NFL Draft success. His trajectory was cited as a benchmark for evaluating five potential 2026 sleepers and was referenced during the crowning of the Broncos' Red Murdock as this year's "Mr. Irrelevant." Purdy’s rise from the final pick to a franchise starter remains a key analytical tool for teams looking to find immediate contributors among unheralded prospects in the later rounds.