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49ers teammates vote Purdy winner of prestigious Len Eshmont Award originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
In his first full season as the 49ers’ starting quarterback, Brock Purdy certainly has earned the respect and admiration of San Francisco’s locker room.
Purdy’s teammates voted him as the winner of the Len Eshmont Award, the 49ers announced Tuesday. It’s an honor given to the 49er who best exemplifies the inspirational and courageous play of its namesake, and is considered the most prestigious team honor on which players vote.
As the 49ers cleared out their lockers in Santa Clara, coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters Purdy had an “unbelievable” campaign after finishing the 2023 NFL regular season as the franchise passing yards record-holder and leading San Francisco to Super Bowl LVIII.
While the 49ers came up short against the Kansas City Chiefs, Purdy’s comeback from a torn UCL last January to NFC champion was a miraculous effort by the last pick of the 2022 NFL Draft.
“But I mean, players voted him as our Len Eshmont award winner,” Shanahan told reporters Tuesday. “So, that says what those guys thought about him. And we’re excited about Brock.”
In addition to Purdy, the 49ers announced a handful of other team award recipients:
Bill Walsh Award: RB Christian McCaffrey
The Bill Walsh Award was established in 2004 in honor of San Francisco’s Hall of Fame coach. The award, which is voted on by the coaching staff, is given to the 49er who has best represented the standard of professional excellence established by Walsh.
Bobb McKittrick Award: OL Colton McKivitz
The Bobb McKittrick Award is given annually to the 49ers offensive lineman who best represents the courage, intensity and sacrifice displayed by the longtime offensive line coach. The award was established by the 49ers in 1999 and is voted on by the offensive line.
Hazeltine Iron Man Award: LB Fred Warner
The Hazeltine Iron Man Award is named for former linebacker Matt Hazeltine, who played more seasons at…
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Publish date : 2024-02-14 04:49:24
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