Despite being the starting quarterback for the best team in the NFL, Brock Purdy’s earnings pale in comparison to those of Arch Manning, who has amassed over three times the amount. Manning, a highly-rated Texas quarterback, chose the Longhorns and entered the NIL era with high expectations, ultimately securing significant earnings during his time at Austin.
Although not initially a starter and relegated to a backup role, Manning’s financial success has been impressive, totaling around $3.2 million in NIL money for the season, according to Chris Law. In contrast, Purdy, leading the best team in the NFL and a strong MVP contender, is earning $870,000.
Purdy, a seemingly unexpected talent, emerged from being the last pick in the 2022 NFL Draft and has defied expectations with the 49ers. His rise to prominence was accelerated by injuries to both Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo, leading the team to a favorable Super Bowl outlook this season.
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The landscape of college football has been transformed by the NIL ruling, influencing players’ decisions to stay and play in college rather than immediately transitioning to the NFL. However, not every player, even those with the surname Manning, can achieve financial success on the scale that Arch has experienced thus far.
