Sam Darnold

Overall Rank
QB56
2023
Underdog Fantasy
ADP
236.4
-2.40
Minnesota Vikings
Height
6' 3"
Weight
221 lbs
Hand Size
9"
(30th)
Draft Pick
1.03
(2018)
College
USC
Age
26.9
Best Comparable Player
Jared Goff
Workout Metrics
4.85
47th
98.9
6th
11.36
65th
28
48th
40-Yard Dash
Burst Score
Agility Score
Throw Velocity
Wonderlic Score
High School Metrics
80.4
(75th)
College QBR
8.5
(66th)
College YPA
19.3
(86th)
Breakout Age
Sam Darnold: New QB in Minnesota
1 month ago

Minnesota Vikings Sign Quarterback Sam Darnold on a one year deal worth up to 10 million.

The Minnesota Vikings have made a significant move by signing former third overall pick, Sam Darnold, to a one-year, $10 million contract. Despite being just 26 years old, Darnold brings six years of NFL experience, spending three years with the Jets, two with the Panthers, and last season as the backup to Brock Purdy in San Francisco.

 

 

In the limited action he saw last year, Darnold started one game, completing 16 out of 26 passes for 189 yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 19 yards and another touchdown.

 

 

With this opportunity in Minnesota, Darnold aims to follow in the footsteps of his former Panthers teammate, Baker Mayfield, who rejuvenated his career with a one-year “prove it” deal before securing a new contract with the Bucs. Despite nearing 27 when the season begins, Darnold’s age suggests he still has plenty of time to turn his career trajectory around.

 

 

Under the guidance of former quarterback-turned-head coach Kevin O’Connell and surrounded by offensive weapons like Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and T.J. Hockenson, Darnold has a prime opportunity to showcase his skills and prove himself worthy of being a starting quarterback in the NFL to both the city of Minneapolis and himself.

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Brock Purdy Will Play Vs. Cincinnati.
6 months ago

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has cleared concussion protocols and will play vs. the Bengals.

49ers head coach announced that quarterback Brock Purdy has been placed in the NFL’s concussion protocols.

If Purdy is unable to be cleared, Sam Darnold would be his replacement in Week 8 as San Francisco hosts the Cincinnati Bengals. The 49ers are Darnold’s third team in four years after three ineffectual seasons with the New York Jets and two more with the Carolina Panthers. The 49ers elected to trade away talented backup Trey Lance earlier in the 2023 pre-season. Lance was the 3rd overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.

UPDATE: Purdy has cleared protocols and is slated to start, according to Adam Schefter via Twitter.

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Source: Adam Schefter via Twitter
Sam Darnold Named No. 2 in SF
8 months ago

Sam Darnold has won the backup job in San Francisco, putting Trey Lance’s future with the team in doubt, sources tell Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.

Sam Darnold, the former No. 3 pick for the Jets, has been named second on the depth chart for the San Francisco 49ers. After spending last season with the Panthers, the quarterback has a fresh start to be the first clipboard holder for the reigning NFC West Champions. Coach Kyle Shanahan has been complementary of Darnold’s style and arm talent, and it seemed fitting that the team would bring him in to compete for the backup job behind Mr. Relevant, Brock Purdy.

The 49ers have dealt with plenty of injuries so this move should prove relevant as the season goes along, in case of a Purdy injury or benching for performance. The reclamation project in Darnold might be another feather in the cap for Shanahan, who is hailed around the league as an offensive guru.

As far as Trey Lance, the team’s own No. 3 overall pick from 2021, this could signal the end of the line for the quarterback with only 4 starts to his name. With the leagues implementation of the new Emergency QB rule, this proclamation may mean absolutely nothing for the team itself, but in case it doesn’t and a trade is likely, a fresh start may be needed for Lance to gain any reps in the future.

Source: Tom Pelissero
Brock Purdy Taking Back QB1
9 months ago

San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy has been cleared to practice in full and is already working back into his role as starter.

Brock Purdy suffered a torn UCL in his elbow in the NFC Championship and has spent the offseason recovering from surgery. The initial timeline had Purdy returning in early September, a timeline that Mr. Irrelevant crushed. Purdy will begin Training Camp by taking every third day off from throwing but is working with the First Team alongside Trey Lance and Sam Darnold.

Brock Purdy averaged 19.63 fantasy points across the seven games he started and finished, which would rank as the QB7 in PPG, behind Lamar Jackson and ahead of Kyler Murray. The 49ers have been adamant that Purdy will have the inside track to the starting job when healthy.

With a full training camp ahead of him to work out the kinks, Purdy is a lock to start Week 1. His backup could very well be Sam Darnold with Trey Lance trade rumors swirling throughout the offseason.

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Source: Ari Meirov on Twitter