Brock Purdy’s meteoric rise from the final pick of the 2022 NFL Draft to an unexpected starter for the San Francisco 49ers has been one of the most intriguing stories in the NFL. However, as Purdy’s contract negotiation looms,

It is worth noting that Brock Purdy is now eligible for an extension after completing his third season with the Niners. When San Francisco selected him in the seventh round of the 2022 NFL Draft, the former Iowa State standout signed a four-year rookie deal worth $3.7 million .

ESPN’s Ben Solak isn’t so sure that extension gets done. In a piece about the upcoming offseason, Solak offered a prediction where San Francisco opted to make Purdy play out the final year of his contract.