Brock Purdy earns No. 85 spot on NFL Network’s Top 100 as 49ers keep building off-field presence

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is moving up the national conversation again, landing at No. 85 on NFL Network’s annual “Top 100 Players” list. The yearly ranking is based on players voting on their peers, and the placement adds another high-profile data point for a franchise that has centered its recent identity on veteran-ready quarterback play and consistent offensive structure.

Purdy’s new spot appears in a busy early-July stretch for the 49ers, which also includes broader attention to how their stars are perceived outside football’s usual boundaries. In the team’s daily wrap, the 49ers framed their roster’s traits using U.S. men’s national team themes, tying leadership, versatility, scoring punch, veteran presence, and the ability to make the most of the moment to the way football roles translate across sports.

The 49ers also highlighted tight end George Kittle’s continued involvement with his offseason education venture, returning for what the team described as his sixth “Tight End University” in Nashville. Kittle’s appearance was noted alongside co-founders Travis Kelce and Greg Olsen, reinforcing that the tight end position, once again, is being marketed as both a craft and a pathway that can be taught and shared through repeat programming.

Beyond the star power, San Francisco’s youth footprint took center stage in the same update. 49ers PREP, presented by U.S. Bank, brought together eight teams at Berean Christian High School for an annual Nike 11-On event designed around a competitive, skills-forward day. The format, according to the 49ers, included a 7-on-7 passing tournament and a linemen challenge, with the goal of giving high school athletes live reps in match-like conditions.

The team also spotlighted another PREP stop, a Traditional Tackle Skills Camp presented by Taube Philanthropies at Kathleen MacDonald High School. This clinic focus fit the broader pattern of the program’s summer programming, emphasizing fundamentals and technique rather than relying on late-summer hype to drive development.

Finally, the 49ers noted team visuals connected to the 2026 season picture, including players striking a pose during the organization’s media day. While those images do not change the football calendar, they matter for how the team presents expectations heading into training camp and the long grind that leads to the regular season.

With Purdy’s ranking now confirmed through the NFL Network countdown, the next watch item is how the rest of the 49ers appear as the list continues to unfold, and whether the team’s on-field themes match the roles it is already projecting off the field through PREP programming and player-led initiatives.