Only one QB ( Kenny Pickett ) was taken in the first two rounds, a historic rarity.
Garrett Wilson , Chris Olave , and Jameson Williams were all taken in the Top 12. 7-700-2022
Brock Purdy , the very last pick, eventually became a Pro Bowl starter. Only one QB ( Kenny Pickett ) was
Travon Walker (DE) – Jacksonville Jaguars. Travon Walker (DE) – Jacksonville Jaguars
In the 7th round, with the 262nd and final pick, the San Francisco 49ers selected a quarterback from Iowa State named Brock Purdy. The room gave the customary cheer for "Mr. Irrelevant." No one expected him to take a snap in a regular-season game, let alone lead a team to a Super Bowl years later.
The hum of the draft room was a low, rhythmic vibration—the sound of 32 teams trying to predict the future. For general managers, "7-700-2022" wasn't just a code on a folder; it represented seven rounds of grueling scouts' notes, 700+ hours of film study, and the 2022 season hanging in the balance.