Samuel Richard Darnold (born June 5, 1997) [1] is an American professional football quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the USC Trojans, winning the Archie Griffin award in 2016, and was selected third overall by the New York Jets in the 2018 NFL draft.

2017: The poised-beyond-his-years Darnold, known for his quick release, accuracy, mobility and heady play, enters his second season as USC’s starting quarterback as just a sophomore in 2017. He is a leading Heisman Trophy contender in 2017 …

Sam Darnold. School: USC. Position: QB 6-4, 220lb (193cm, 99kg) Draft: 1st round, 3rd overall of the 2018 NFL draft by the New York Jets. More bio, uniform, draft info

Feb 1, 2025 · Former USC Trojans and current Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold was honored with two Comeback Player of the Year honors and appeared in his first Pro Bowl. Now a free agent, Darnold is ...

Oct 6, 2024 · With Darnold at the helm that season, USC lost just one game. In his redshirt freshman year, Darnold set the program record for most touchdown passes by a freshman with 26, earning the 2016...

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From summer drives to his grandfather's home in Palm Springs or road trips to visit family friends in Utah, to family time at much-anticipated USC games, Darnold is forever thankful for the...

Oct 9, 2024 · Former USC football QB and current undefeated QB of the Minnesota Vikings, Sam Darnold, will lead the team out against the Penn State Nittany Lions.

The following individuals have started games at the quarterback position for the USC Trojans football team, updated from 1975 through 2024. Inductees into the College Football Hall of Fame are designated alongside the player's final season.