Date of Birth: June 5, 1997
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Date of Death: (Leave blank as he is alive)
Biography
Samuel Richard Darnold, known as Sam Darnold, is an American professional football quarterback. Born on June 5, 1997, in Capistrano Beach, California, Darnold first garnered attention in high school, where he excelled in both football and basketball. He continued his football career at the University of Southern California (USC), where he became the starting quarterback and led the team to a Rose Bowl victory in his freshman year. Darnold declared for the NFL Draft after his sophomore year and was selected by the New York Jets as the third overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Despite facing ups and downs with the Jets, including dealing with injuries and inconsistencies, Darnold showed flashes of his potential. In 2021, he was traded to the Carolina Panthers, where he continued his professional career.
5 Interesting Facts about Sam Darnold
1. Sam Darnold was the youngest quarterback to start an NFL season opener since the AFL-NFL merger.
2. He led his high school basketball team to a CIF championship.
3. Darnold won the Archie Griffin Award in 2016, given to college football’s most valuable player during bowl season.
4. He was named the MVP of the 2017 Rose Bowl.
5. Darnold comes from an athletic family; his grandfather, Dick Hammer, was a USC athlete and a Marlboro Man.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Sam Darnold
1. “I just want to be the best player I can be, and the best teammate I can be.”
2. “You can’t worry about the expectations. You just have to go out and play your game.”
3. “Every day I come in and try to get better, learn from my mistakes, and improve.”
4. “I think leadership is about consistency and showing up every day with the right mindset.”
5. “Pressure is a privilege; it means there are expectations.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
As of 2023, Sam Darnold’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $30 million.
Children
As of now, Sam Darnold does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Sam Darnold NFL Profile](https://www.nfl.com/players/sam-darnold/
2. [Sam Darnold ESPN Profile](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3915511/sam-darnold
4. [USC Trojans Bio](https://usctrojans.com/sports/football/roster/sam-darnold/6655
5. [Sam Darnold Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Darnold
