He spends plenty of time at Levi Stadium as the quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers, but where does Brock Purdy live when he’s off the field? The football player was born and raised in Queen Creek, Arizona, and played football at Perry High School in nearby Gilbert. While Purdy left Arizona in 2018 to play at Iowa State University, he’s still fond of his home state. “I love the state of Arizona and everyone that’s been a part of my life,” he told reporters ahead of the 2024 Super Bowl. “And obviously, I’m trying to represent them as best as I can for as long as my career goes.”

At Iowa State, Purdy was a three-time All-Big 12 quarterback and was the winningest quarterback in the school’s history. The University’s Midwest environment suited Purdy. “My favorite part is the people, just because of how down-to-earth and real everyone is,” he told the Iowa Stater in 2024. “Everyone wants to help each other out. There’s no selfishness.…