11 February 2024 , 01:00
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San Francisco 49ers' quarterback Brock Purdy is engaged to Jenna Brandt and they're busy planning their wedding.
However on Sunday, he'll be going head-to-head with Patrick Mahomes from the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII game at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium.
Known as the "Mr. Irrelevant" of the 2022 NFL Draft, Purdy has climbed taken his career to new heights, moving from being a third-string quarterback up to an MVP contender. He's aiming to lead his team to Super Bowl victory on Sunday night.
At just 24-years-old, he has already achieved so much both on and off the field. In July 2023, he popped the question to his college sweetheart, Jenna Brandt.
Both hailing from Iowa, Brock and Jenna crossed paths at Iowa State. Here, he was the starting quarterback for four seasons between 2018 and 2021, while Jenna played as a setter for the university's volleyball squad until she transferred to Northern Iowa.
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Although they weren't dating at that time, they kept in touch and became a couple in 2022. They spent the summer posting sweet snaps of each other on Instagram before officially announcing their relationship in November that year. Posting a photograph of them on a farm, Jenna wrote: "My roots and my boy," to which Brock responded with: "My girl".
Jenna has always been there for her man through the highs and lows of his career, often seen at 49ers games and showing lots of support on social media. "Always cheering you on, babes," she posted on Instagram in October 2023.
Brock got down on one knee last summer and proposed to Jenna in Saint Cloud, Florida, with a photographer on hand to capture the special moment. To share the news of their engagement, the Niners QB posted on Instagram saying: "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!"
Brock and Jenna made their relationship official in 2022. (Jenna Brandt Instagram)In response, Brandt exclaimed on her post: "WE GET TO DO LIFE TOGETHER...FOREVER! Brock Purdy - I love everything about you and your heart for Jesus more than any words can say."
They've not yet walked down the aisle, but Jenna did have a hen party last month. She jetted off to Telluride, Colorado with eight of her best friends for a weekend of skiing and sightseeing. Whitney, Brock's sister, was among the attendees; Jenna summed up the weekend as "Best friends in the best spot for the best weekend" on social media.
As usual, Jenna will likely cheer on Brock from the stands at Allegiant Stadium this Sunday as he wraps up an unforgettable season alongside his team-mates.
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