By Dean Straka, CBS Sports: The rise of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has been a captivating storyline in the lead-up to Super Bowl LVIII pitting Purdy and San Francisco against the reigning-champion Kansas City Chiefs. Nearly two years after emerging as “Mr. Irrelevant” — the final pick — in the 2022 NFL Draft, the former Iowa State star has an opportunity to lead the 49ers to their first title since 1994 on Sunday in Las Vegas.
Count Colorado coach and former NFL star Deion Sanders — a member of the 1994 49ers Super Bowl-winning team — among those who have sung praises over Purdy and his improbable journey.
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