{
  "id": 14706767,
  "title": "George Kittle shares how he pranked Brock Purdy after he was drafted by the 49ers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/george-kittle-shares-how-he-pranked-brock-purdy-after-he-was-drafted",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-15T13:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/george-kittle-shares-pranked-brock-133500961.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy made quite an entrance into the NFL in 2022, drafted as the last pick. His rookie season was marked by an impressive start to the 2026 season, leading the 49ers with an unbeaten record after six games, and even going sackless during that span. The quarterback's rise to prominence has been meteoric, turning him into a potential MVP frontrunner.\n\nHis tight end, George Kittle, has been a key contributor to his success. Kittle's return to the team has been nothing short of stellar, having already scored four touchdowns this season. However, their bond goes beyond just their on-field chemistry. Kittle shared a humorous story about his prank on Purdy during his rookie year. In a candid interview on The Kittle Things podcast, Kittle recounted how he bought an Iowa hockey jersey, a team the 49ers don't have, for the last pick in the draft. He placed the oversized jersey, marked by Mr. Irrelevant tag, in Purdy's locker, leading to a memorable exchange. Purdy's reaction to the absurd gift was a classic moment of confusion and disbelief, highlighting the lighthearted bond between these two players. This camaraderie has been instrumental in the 49ers' soaring offensive performance this season, giving them an edge over even the reigning Super Bowl champions of the NFC West.",
  "summary": "San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has become the talk of the NFL following his electric start to the 2026 season. The Niners are heading into Week Six still unbeaten on the year following the messy game on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Brock Purdy will soon be the NFL's all-time leader in career passer rating",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/brock-purdy-will-soon-be-the-nfls-all-time-leader-in-career-passer",
        "published": "2026-10-14T10:43:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}