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Sam Darnold - QB for Panthers, USC alum, 1st freshman to win Archie Griffin Award.
Sam Darnold is an American football quarterback who plays for the New York Jets of the National Football League. A former star at the University of Southern California, he was selected with the third overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft and has been praised for his strong arm and mobility.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1997</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Sam Darnold is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On June 5, 1997, Sam Darnold was born in Capistrano Beach, California.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>High School MVP</div><div class='timeline-text'>Sam was named the CIF Division 1 Player of the Year after leading his high school team to a 15-0 record and state championship.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Commits to USC</div><div class='timeline-text'>Sam commits to play college football at the University of Southern California.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rose Bowl MVP</div><div class='timeline-text'>Darnold leads USC to victory in the 2017 Rose Bowl and is named the game's MVP.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Selected 3rd Overall in NFL Draft</div><div class='timeline-text'>Selected as the third overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft by the New York Jets.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Starts 13 Games for NY Jets</div><div class='timeline-text'>Darnold starts 13 games for the Jets and passes for 3,024 yards and 19 touchdowns.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Traded to Carolina Panthers</div><div class='timeline-text'>Darnold is traded to the Carolina Panthers in exchange for picks in the 2021 NFL Draft.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's a Great Leader</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Sam Darnold is a great leader on and off the field. He is passionate about football and leads by example. He has taken his team to new heights and is always looking for ways to improve himself and his team.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's a Playmaker</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Sam Darnold is a playmaker. He is able to make the big plays when needed, which can often be the difference between winning and losing. He has an excellent arm, great vision, and the ability to read defenses quickly.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's a Passionate Player</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Sam Darnold is an incredibly passionate player. He loves the game of football and it shows in everything he does. His enthusiasm and energy are infectious and it's easy to tell that he genuinely loves what he does.</p></div></div>
Sam Darnold, an American football player, was born on June 5, 1997, and is currently 26 years old. He is best known for playing quarterback for the New York Jets in the NFL, as well as for being a first-round selection in the 2018 NFL Draft.
