Sam Darnold

Sam Darnold Stats, Bio, Age, Net Worth, & Career

Samuel Richard Darnold is a quarterback who plays for the New York Jets in the National Football League. Darnold has shown flashes of brilliance while with the Jets and has looked like a potential star at times. As he continues to mature, his talent could help a team improve in a big way.

High School Career (San Clemente High School)

Sam Darnold played his high school football at San Clemente High School in San Clemente, California. As a senior, Darnold threw for 3,000 yards and 39 touchdown passes. He also rushed for 13 touchdowns in his senior year, giving him 52 total touchdowns at the quarterback position. Because of his senior year, Darnold was rated as a four-star recruit, choosing to play his college football at USC.

College Career (USC Trojans)

At USC, Sam Darnold set USC freshman records, most notably for the most touchdown passes by a freshman USC quarterback. Heading into his second season as USC quarterback, he was considered a Heisman Trophy favorite. And while he did not win the Heisman, he did help the Trojans win the Pac-12 conference championship over Stanford. Darnold elected to skip his senior season and head to the NFL.

NFL Career

Sam Darnold was taken with the third overall selection in the 2018 NFL Draft by the New York Jets. As a first round pick at quarterback, expectations were high for Darnold. In his first three seasons as Jets quarterback, Darnold decreased his interception count in each year. Despite organizational turmoil with the Jets, Darnold has found reliable targets like Jamison Crowder on a regular basis.

Sam Darnold Net Worth, Salary, Endorsements & Career Earnings

Sam Darnold signed a 4-year deal worth $30.2 million with the New York Jets in 2018. The deal came with a $20 million signing bonus and average salary of $7.5 million. Darnold has an estimated net worth of $20 million.

Sam Darnold Personal Life

Sam Darnold is the son of Chris Darnold and Michael Darnold. He has a sister, Franki, who played Division I volleyball. His grandfather, Dick Hammer, was also a college athlete in his day. In Darnold’s personal life, it is unknown as to whether or not Darnold is in a relationship.

Sam Darnold Quotes

• On his teammates: “I find joy in watching my teammates celebrate and do what they do. Whenever I throw them the ball, I love watching my teammates celebrate.”
• On social media: “In high school, getting recruited, usually guys have Twitters and Instagrams so that they can talk to coaches. I didn't have Twitter. All I had was Instagram. So someone created a fake Twitter account about me, and it was the most ridiculous stuff that you could ever think about.”
• On his priorities as a quarterback: “I think the number one job as a quarterback is protecting the football.”

Sam Darnold Fun Facts

• He holds the San Clemente High School record for most touchdown passes in a game with five.
• He started playing basketball when he was five years old.
• Darnold played basketball in high school in addition to playing football.
• Darnold did not start his football career as a quarterback. He played linebacker and wide receiver before that.
• Coaches said that Darnold could have played Pac-12 basketball if he wanted to.