DESHAWN PURDIE NEWS

Lands with Wake Forest Purdie has committed to Wake Forest ahead of the 2025-26 season, Max Olson of The Athletic reports.

Impact Purdie will look to compete for the starting spot under center with the Demon Deacons this offseason after spending his true freshman season with the 49ers. The 6-foot-4 quarterback threw for 1,802 yards (100-of-200), 10 touchdowns and six interceptions across nine games with Charlotte.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Florida releases transfer quarterback from signing paperwork The Gators saw quarterback Deshawn Purdie return to the transfer portal after releasing him from his papers on Monday.

JANUARY 15 • USATODAY.COM

Georgia QB target unable to transfer to SEC schools Former Georgia Bulldog football transfer quarterback target withdraws from the Florida Gators.

JANUARY 14 • USATODAY.COM

Will re-enter portal Purdie will re-enter the transfer portal, Graham Hall of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Purdie committed to Florida in late December, but it seems he's chosen to re-enter the portal since his prospects of playing regularly under center wouldn't be as high as he thought they'd be with the Gators. Thus, he'll be available to commit to another program. The freshman quarterback played in nine games during his lone season at Nevada and completed 100 of his 200 pass attempts for 1,802 yards, 10 touchdowns and six interceptions.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Former Charlotte QB commits to Florida via transfer portal The Gators bolstered their QB room with former Charlotte 49er Deshawn Purdie, who committed to the Gators via the transfer portal on Sunday.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Georgia football QB transfer target commits to Florida Georgia football loses out on another quarterback target to the Florida Gators

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Commits to Florida Pudie has committed to Florida, per On3sports.

Impact Purdie played in nine games during his freshman season at Nevada at completed 100 of his 200 pass attempts for 1802 yards, 10 touchdowns and six interceptions. He could have the opportunity to compete with DJ Lagway for the starting quarterback spot and has three years of eligibility remaining.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Enters transfer portal Purdie has entered the transfer portal, Pete Nakos of On3 reports.

Impact Despite not beginning UNC Charlotte's 2024 season as the team's starting quarterback, Purdie was healthy and consistent enough to regularly start under center. Looking to capitalize on his skyrocketed success, he is giving the portal ago to perhaps find a more desirable scenario for himself.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inefficient in Saturday's win Purdie completed 9 of 26 passes for 215 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 29-27 win over UAB. He also had six rushes for 11 yards.

Impact Purdie completed just 34.6 percent of his passes Saturday, but he did enough to lead the 49ers to a win. He threw for 215 yards and tossed a 46-yard touchdown to O'Mega Blake in the fourth quarter. It was not a great freshman season for him as he completed 50 percent of his passes for 1,802 yards, 10 touchdowns and six interceptions through nine games.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Productive versus FAU Purdie was 16-for-30 passing for 396 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 39-27 win against Florida Atlantic.

Impact Although he completed just over 50 percent of his passes Saturday, Purdie put up his best performance of the season versus the Owls. The majority of his production came when he threw to Omega Blake as the pair connected for three touchdowns, completions of 75 yards, 54 yards and 47 yards. It was Purdie's first three touchdown performance of the season and he also set a season high with 396 passing yards. Purdie will look to end his season on a high note Saturday versus UAB in the season finale.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in blowout loss Purdie was 17-for-39 passing for 256 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Saturday's 59-24 loss versus South Florida. He also had nine rushes for -11 yards and two los...

Impact In his first game since being benched versus Tulane, Purdie started Saturday's game and had a very inefficient outing. He failed to complete 50 percent of his passes in his third straight start and turned the ball over a season-high four times, two of which were returned for touchdowns within a three-minute span in the third quarter. It was a rough outing for the true freshman and it would not be surprising to see the 49ers turn elsewhere for Saturday's game at FAU.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Benched in fourth quarter Purdie was 5-for-12 passing for 66 yards and one interception during Thursday's 34-3 loss versus Tulane.

Impact Purdie started Thursday's game and an in inverse of last week, he was benched for Max Brown in the fourth quarter. Purdie completed just over 40 percent of his passes Thursday and after throwing a pick-six and then leading a three-and-out on the following possession, Brown came into replace him early in the fourth quarter. Brown completed just two of his 10 passes for three yards, so it's safe to say that he did not light it up. There are still massive question marks surrounding the 49ers quarterback situation, although neither of them would be particularly relevant in fantasy regardless.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Thursday Purdie has been announced as Charlotte's starting quarterback for Thursday's game against Tulane, per Hunter Bailey of The Charlotte Observer.

Impact Purdie will make the start for the 49ers against Tulane after filling in for starting quarterback Max Brown in last week's game against Memphis. The freshman quarterback has performed well in his opportunities this season, throwing for 869 yards and five touchdowns to two interceptions in five games. With a solid performance against the Green Wave, one can assume Purdie may be able to lock down the starting job moving forward with Brown's less-than-stellar play.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inefficient in one half of play Purdie completed 5 of 14 passes for 152 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 33-28 defeat versus Memphis.

Impact Purdie started the second half of Saturday's game after Max Brown was benched. Although Purdie out-performed Brown, he still only completed 35 percent of his passes. It's unclear what the 49ers will do at quarterback for Thursday's game versus Tulane.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Playing vs. Memphis Purdie will play the second half against Memphis, per Bobby Rosinski of 730 The Game.

Impact Purdie dealt with a hand injury leading up to the 49ers game against Memphis, but apparently the quarterback is healthy enough to play in the second half. This season, he's thrown for 717 yards, four touchdowns and one interception while completing 60.8 percent of his passes.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Purdie (hand) is "back at practice" for the 49ers, Hunter Bailey of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Purdie being "back at practice" indicates at least a possibility he can participate in their next game. Currently, it is scheduled for Saturday at Memphis.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Underwent surgery on bye week Purdie underwent surgery on his non-throwing hand over Charlotte's bye week, Hunter Bailey of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Purdie initially played through the injury against East Carolina, but got his hand operated on over the bye week. He practiced with a wrap and brace on his hand, and went through pre-game warmups and is dressed for the game. His availability, however, is unclear.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads blowout win Purdie was 13-for-22 passing for 206 yards during Saturday's 55-24 win against East Carolina. He also had six rushes for -19 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Purdie did not light up the stat sheet Saturday, but he didn't have to with how well his team was running the ball. He scored a rushing touchdown himself, his first of the season, and added a season-high 206 passing yards while completing 59 percent of his passes.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads comeback win Purdie was 10-for-15 passing for 183 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 21-20 victory versus Rice.

Impact Purdie replaced Trexler Ivey at the start of the second half after Ivey struggled to do anything positive during the first 30 minutes of the ball game. Purdie immediately reinvigorated the offense as he led back-to-back touchdown drives to open up the second half, both capped by touchdown passes to O'Mega Blake. Purdie's performance likely has earned him the spot over Ivey, at least until Max Brown (undisclosed) is back healthy.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back versus Rice Purdie (leg) is not listed as the starting backup quarterback on the depth chart for Saturday's matchup against Rice, but he is healthy for the matchup, Cameron Williams of The Cha...

Impact Purdie exited UNC Charlotte's Week 3 matchup against Garder-Webb with a leg injury and hasn't played since. He now looks to be in competition for the start this Saturday with quarterback Trexler Ivey with previously starting quarterback Max Brown (undisclosed) likely out. The true starter under center against Rice, though, should be disclosed on gameday.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out at Indiana Purdie (leg) is out for Saturday at Indiana, Bobby Rosinski of 730 The Game reports.

Impact According to Hunter Bailey of The Charlotte Observer, Purdie is "banged up" because of his leg injury, which will result in him sitting out UNC Charlotte's upcoming game. With Max Brown (undisclosed) week-to-week, the 49ers will go a safe route and have their third-string quarterback Trexler Ivey start Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exited game with injury Purdie was forced to exit the game due to an apparent leg injury during Saturday's matchup against Indiana, Hunter Bailey of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Purdie took a hit and was slow to get up as he exited the game with a leg injury. In his absence, Trexler Ivey filled in under center. The true freshman completed 16 of 23 passes for 194 yards and one interception during his first collegiate start.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Purdie is set to start against Gardner-Webb on Saturday, Shane Connuck of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Impact Purdie is set to make his first collegiate start against the Runnin' Bulldogs with Max Brown (undisclosed) sidelined for the contest. The 6-foot-4 true freshman, a three-star prospect out of Maryland, threw for 134 yards (9-of-19) and two touchdowns in relief of Brown last week. Purdie will look to show what he's capable of as a starting quarterback this weekend.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Decent in relief effort Purdie completed 9 of 19 passes for 134 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 38-20 defeat to North Carolina.

Impact Purdie, a true freshman, replaced an injured Max Brown (undisclosed) during Saturday's loss. While he completed fewer than 50 percent of his passes, he threw for 134 yards and tossed two touchdowns. With Brown set to miss at least next Saturday's game versus Gardner-Webb, Purdie looks to be in line to start versus the FCS opponent.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Decent in relief effort Purdie completed 9 of 19 passes for 134 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 38-20 defeat to North Carolina.

Impact Purdie, a true freshman, replaced an injured Max Brown (undisclosed) during Saturday's loss. While he completed fewer than 50 percent of his passes, he threw for 134 yards and tossed two touchdowns. With Brown set to miss at least next Saturday's game versus Gardner-Webb, Purdie looks to be in line to start versus the FCS opponent.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE