San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy with wife Jenna Purdy and their daughter Millie during the 2025 NFL season. (Image via Getty) As the San Francisco 49ers quarterback closes the regular season on one of the hottest stretches of his career, fans can’t help gushing over his wife Jenna. Brock Purdy just tied a franchise record with five touchdown passes on Monday Night Football. At the same time, photos of his wife Jenna Purdy and their newborn daughter Millie flooded social media during Christmas week.The attention is not random. Brock Purdy missed eight games earlier this season due to injuries. He has since returned and led San Francisco to five straight wins. With the 49ers back in control of the NFC’s top seed race, interest has shifted beyond the stat line. Fans want to know who is standing next to the quarterback during this moment. The answer is Jenna Purdy, a former college athlete who has quietly been part of Brock Purdy’s rise long before the spotlight found her.
Brock Purdy’s late-season surge with the San Francisco 49ers has pulled his family into the public eye
Brock Purdy delivered one of the most efficient performances of his NFL career on Dec. 22 against the Indianapolis Colts. He threw five touchdown passes in a 48–27 road win, becoming the first San Francisco 49ers quarterback to do so in a regular-season Monday night game since Joe Montana.The win pushed San Francisco to its fifth consecutive victory. With two games remaining, the 49ers control their path to the NFC’s No. 1 seed. They host the Chicago Bears on Sunday Night Football before closing the regular season against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 18 at Levi’s Stadium.Off the field, Brock Purdy spent Christmas with his wife Jenna Purdy and their daughter Millie, who was born in July 2025. Jenna shared family photos around the Christmas tree and wrote, “Best time of the year. Merry Christmas from the Purdys ❤️.”This season has also reshaped how fans view Brock Purdy. Last year, he gifted Toyota vehicles to teammates. This year, he redirected that gesture toward fans in need, including families with sick children and military veterans. The moment circulated widely online and added context to why interest in his personal life has grown alongside his on-field success.
Jenna Purdy’s athletic background and her long relationship timeline with Brock Purdy
Jenna Purdy, born Jenna Brandt on Oct. 26, 1999, grew up in Sumner, Iowa. She was a standout volleyball player at Sumner-Fredericksburg High School and later committed to Iowa State University. She majored in Kinesiology and played as a setter for the Cyclones.After three seasons at Iowa State, Jenna Brandt transferred to the University of Northern Iowa and finished her collegiate volleyball career there in 2022. Her athletic background mirrors Brock Purdy’s own college path, as both attended Iowa State at the same time.Brock Purdy and Jenna Brandt made their relationship public in November 2022. In July 2023, Brock Purdy proposed in Saint Cloud, Florida. He captioned the announcement, “My Jenna girl forever. I can’t wait to be your husband and grow together in Christ. Here’s to forever babe. I love you JB!”The couple married on March 9, 2024, in Des Moines, Iowa, just weeks after Brock Purdy appeared in Super Bowl LVIII with the San Francisco 49ers. According to The Knot, the wedding took place in their hometown and was planned by White Willow Events. Jenna later shared wedding photos and wrote, “Best day of our lives🤍 I get to call my best friend my HUSBAND for forever and ever!!!!”In July 2025, Brock Purdy and Jenna Purdy quietly welcomed their first child, a daughter named Millie Joleen. They revealed the news after her birth with a joint Instagram post that read, “Millie Joleen Purdy🩷 Life just became a whole lot sweeter.” The decision to skip a public pregnancy announcement surprised many 49ers fans.Since then, Jenna Purdy has been a visible presence at games and practices, often with Millie dressed in 49ers gear. As Brock Purdy’s performances have elevated San Francisco’s playoff position, interest in his wife has followed naturally. Winning quarterbacks draw attention. Stable personal lives keep it.
