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QB Seattle Seahawks #14

Sam Darnold Bio, career timeline and draft history

Age
29
Height / weight
6'3", 225 lb
Experience
9th season
Drafted
2018 R1, #3

2026 Season

PPR PPG
15.1
Pos rank
QB29
Rostered
62%

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Sam Darnold Bio

Sam Darnold is a quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks, where he wears No. 14. Born June 5, 1997, in Capistrano Beach, CA, he attended San Clemente and played college football at USC.

The New York Jets selected Darnold in round 1, pick 3, of the 2018 NFL Draft. He was traded to the New York Jets on March 17, 2018. He was traded to the Carolina Panthers on April 5, 2021. Since then, Darnold played for the Carolina Panthers (2021–2022), San Francisco 49ers (2023) and Minnesota Vikings (2024) and joined the Seattle Seahawks in 2025.

In 102 regular-season games since 2018, he has thrown for 20,823 yards and 127 touchdowns.

Career Timeline

5 stops with 5 teams in 9 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.

Jets2018–2020 New York Jets
8,097yds, 45 TD, 39 INT · 38 games
Panthers2021–2022 Carolina Panthers
3,670yds, 16 TD, 16 INT · 18 games
SF2023 San Francisco 49ers
297yds, 2 TD, 1 INT · 10 games
MIN2024 Minnesota Vikings
4,319yds, 35 TD, 12 INT · 17 games
Best: 320.0 pts (2024)
Seahawks2025–now Seattle Seahawks
4,440yds, 29 TD, 16 INT · 19 games
Best: 249.4 pts (2025)
Regular-season passing stats with each team. 2026 through Week 3.

What happened at each stop

Most recent first.

  1. Seattle Seahawks Current team2025–present

    He was the starter, with 18 starts in 19 games. Member of the Super Bowl LX champion Seahawks.

  2. Minnesota Vikings2024

    He was the starter, with 17 starts in 17 games.

  3. San Francisco 49ers2023

    He made 1 start in 10 games.

  4. Carolina Panthers2021–2022

    Acquired in a trade with the New York Jets on April 5, 2021. He was the starter, with 18 starts in 18 games.

  5. New York Jets2018–2020

    Selected in round 1, pick 3, of the 2018 NFL Draft. He was the starter, with 38 starts in 38 games.

  6. College: USC

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Transactions

  1. SignedSigned a three-year, $100.5 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks.
  2. SignedAgreed to terms on a one-year, $10 million contract with the Minnesota Vikings.
  3. SignedSigned with the San Francisco 49ers.
  4. ActivatedActivated by the Carolina Panthers.
  5. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Carolina Panthers.
  6. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Carolina Panthers.
  7. ActivatedActivated by the Carolina Panthers.
  8. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Carolina Panthers.
  9. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Carolina Panthers.
  10. ContractFifth-year option exercised by the Carolina Panthers.
  11. TradedTraded by the New York Jets to the Carolina Panthers for G Trey Smith, a 2022 second-round pick and a 2022 fourth-round pick.
  12. SignedSigned a four-year, $30.25 million rookie contract with the New York Jets.
  13. DraftedSelected by the New York Jets in round 1, pick 3.
  14. TradedTraded by the Indianapolis Colts to the New York Jets for G Quenton Nelson, OT Braden Smith, TE Dallas Goedert and CB Rock Ya-Sin.

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About Sam Darnold: Bio FAQ

How old is Sam Darnold?

Sam Darnold is 29 years old. He was born on June 5, 1997. 2026 is his 9th NFL season.

How tall is Sam Darnold?

Sam Darnold is 6 feet 3 inches tall (6'3"), listed at 225 pounds, and plays quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks.

How much does Sam Darnold weigh?

Sam Darnold weighs 225 pounds, his listed weight on the Seattle Seahawks roster. He is listed at 6'3".

What number does Sam Darnold wear?

Sam Darnold wears number 14 for the Seattle Seahawks. He plays quarterback.

What position does Sam Darnold play?

Sam Darnold plays quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks, wearing number 14. 2026 is his 9th season in the NFL.

What team does Sam Darnold play for?

Sam Darnold plays for the Seattle Seahawks as a quarterback. He has been with the Seahawks since 2025.

Where did Sam Darnold go to college?

Sam Darnold played college football at USC, after attending San Clemente (CA). The New York Jets drafted him out of USC in 2018.

When was Sam Darnold drafted?

The New York Jets selected Sam Darnold in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft with the 3rd overall pick, out of USC.

What round was Sam Darnold drafted in?

Sam Darnold was a first-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, taken 3rd overall by the New York Jets.

What pick was Sam Darnold in the NFL Draft?

Sam Darnold was the 3rd overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft, selected by the New York Jets in the first round.

Where is Sam Darnold from?

Sam Darnold went to high school in California, at San Clemente, before playing college football at USC.

When is Sam Darnold's birthday?

Sam Darnold's birthday is June 5. He was born on June 5, 1997 and is 29 years old.

How long has Sam Darnold been in the NFL?

2026 is Sam Darnold's 9th NFL season; he entered the league in 2018 as a first-round pick of the New York Jets. View his career statistics.

What teams has Sam Darnold played for?

Sam Darnold has played for the New York Jets, Carolina Panthers, San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks. View his career statistics.

Has Sam Darnold won a Super Bowl?

Yes. Sam Darnold was a member of the Seattle Seahawks team that won Super Bowl LX after the 2025 season.