The University of North Carolina women’s tennis team's following recently received a massive boost much in thanks to its freshman star - and an NFL quarterback. However, Frey and the Tar Heels may owe some thanks to the San Francisco 49ers and their quarterback Brock Purdy too. UNC tennis freshman Anna Frey shot to viral fame for her likeness to quarterback Brock PurdyThe Utah native joined the Tar Heels' women's tennis program earlier this monthAnd it's all thanks to NFL star Purdy. The eerie likeness shot her to social media fame, which she has spun into lucrative NIL deals. 1-ranked valuation in women’s high school tennis and now sees her come in at sixth in the overall women's college sports ranking.

Source: Daily Mail January 14, 2026 17:33 UTC