Report: Brock Purdy's brother, Chubba, staying at Nevada

Field Level Media|published: Tue 10th December, 22:42 2024

Oct 26, 2024; Honolulu, Hawaii, USA; Nevada Wolf Pack quarterback Chubba Purdy (13) gains yards against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during the third quarter at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. Mandatory Credit: Marco Garcia-Imagn Images

Nevada quarterback Chubba Purdy, the younger brother of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, has withdrawn from the NCAA transfer portal and will remain with the Wolf Pack, On3 reported on Tuesday.

The younger Purdy, 23, had decided to enter the transfer portal last week. Before transferring to Nevada this year, he spent his first two seasons at Florida State and transferred to Nebraska for two more seasons. He also committed to San Jose State before changing course and transferring to Nevada.

Chubba Purdy played in seven games this season for the Wolf Pack (3-10), completing 18 of 25 passes for 239 yards with one touchdown and one interception. He also rushed for 60 yards on 13 carries.

Overall, Chubba Purdy -- a former four-star high school prospect in Arizona -- has 103 completions for 1,085 yards, seven touchdowns and eight interceptions in 23 games. He also has 375 rushing yards and three scores on 86 attempts, plus two catches for 10 yards.

Nevada's primary quarterback this season, Brendon Lewis, is a redshirt junior.

--Field Level Media