Sam Darnold

NFL Quarterback

Professional Football Player / Quarterback

Born: June 5, 1997 | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 225 lbs

Current Team: Free Agent Former Teams: Jets, Panthers, 49ers

Analyst Note: Sam Darnold was the 3rd overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, showing great potential with his strong arm and mobility.

Career Highlights

1College Career (USC)

Led USC to a Pac-12 Championship in 2017.

Rose Bowl MVP in 2017 season

2NFL Draft

Selected 3rd overall by New York Jets in 2018.

Highest drafted USC quarterback since 1968

3Professional Career

Has thrown for 12,064 yards and 63 TDs in NFL.

Career passer rating of 78.2

4Notable Games

Threw for 338 yards vs Packers in 2018 (rookie season).

Led comeback win vs Cowboys in 2019

5Playing Style

Known for arm strength and mobility outside pocket.

Effective play-action passer

Analyst Note: Darnold's career has been impacted by inconsistent offensive lines and frequent coaching changes.

1Passing Yards

12,064 yards (2018-2023)

Career completion percentage: 59.7%

2Touchdowns

63 passing TDs in 65 career games

10 rushing touchdowns

3Best Season

2020 season: 2,208 yards, 9 TDs in 12 games

72.7 passer rating that season

1New York Jets (2018-2020)

Started 38 games for Jets

13-25 record as starter

2Carolina Panthers (2021-2022)

Traded to Panthers in 2021 offseason

Started 17 games over two seasons

3San Francisco 49ers (2023)

Served as backup quarterback

Appeared in 10 games (1 start)

4Free Agency (2024-present)

Currently unsigned as of 2024 season

Potential backup role candidate

Analyst Note: Darnold's fifth-year option was declined by the Jets, making him a free agent after 2021 season.