The 49ers have drafted Indiana quarterback Kurtis Rourke with the 227th overall pick, hoping for a repeat of their success with Brock Purdy from the seventh round. Rourke, a second-team All-Big Ten quarterback who led Indiana to the College Football Playoff, might have been picked earlier if not for two ACL tears, the latest of which was surgically repaired after being detected in pre-draft checks. While it’s uncertain if Rourke will play this season, he would likely serve as the third quarterback behind Purdy and Mac Jones, aiming to develop in Kyle Shanahan’s offense.
