The most prominent National Football League quarterback currently associated with Iowa State University is Brock Purdy. Following a stellar career in Ames where he consistently rewrote the school's record books for passing yardage and efficiency, he was drafted into the NFL and quickly ascended to lead the San Francisco 49ers to immense professional success. His journey from being an overlooked late-round draft selection to a starting quarterback in a Super Bowl has made him a celebrated icon of Cyclone football success.