Sam Darnold, QB, USC. Ranked #8 overall on the 2018 consensus board (Round 1 projection); NY Jets drafted him in Round 1, pick 3.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
79STARTER
| Yr | Team | W-L | PASS YDS | TD | INT | RUSH YDS | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '18 | NYJ | 4-12 | 2,865 | 17 | 15 | 135 | 95 |
| '19 | NYJ | 7-9 | 3,024 | 19 | 13 | 62 | 93 |
| '20 | NYJ | 2-14 | 2,208 | 9 | 11 | 217 | 93 |
| '21 | CAR | 5-12 | 2,527 | 9 | 13 | 222 | 65 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 10,624 | 54 | 52 | 636 | 87 | |
| '22 | CAR | 7-10 | 1,143 | 7 | 3 | 106 | 97 |
| '23 | SF | 12-5 | 297 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 20 |
| '24 | MIN | 14-3 | 4,319 | 35 | 12 | 212 | †92 |
| '25 | SEA | 14-3 | 4,048 | 25 | 14 | 95 | †77 |
| Career | — | 20,431 | 123 | 82 | 1,064 | 79 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All QB in the 2018 draft class.
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Context
Height
6'3 ⅜"
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Frame profile.
Weight
221 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
31"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9.375"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All QB in the 2018 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.85 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
26.5"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
105"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
6.96 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.4 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
N/A
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Selected 3rd overall, Sam Darnold has validated his Round 1 draft investment — ranking among the top 100% of QBs from the 2018 draft class.