Samuel Richard Darnold, popularly known as Sam Darnold is a famous American football quarterback who currently plays for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League.
He is loved by many and they have been wanting to know more about him. In this article, we will bring to you some interesting facts about him as we dive into his personal life, family, education, career, finances and early life.
Sam Darnold Age and birthday
Sam was born to his parents on June 5, 1997, in Capistrano Beach, California, United States. hence, he is 25 years old.
Sam Darnold Nationality and ethnicity
He is an American and belongs to the white ethnicity.
Sam Darnold Height and weight
The 25-year-old American football quarterback is 1.9 m tall and weighs 102 kg.
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Sam Darnold College football
Sam attended the University of Southern California, where he played college football and became the first freshman to win the Archie Griffin Award. He played for the school’s football team from 2015 to 2017.
Sam Darnold Draft (When was he drafted?)
He was drafted in the 2018 NFL Draft after he was selected third overall by the New York Jets. In 2021, he was traded to the Carolina Panthers, where he played for two years and later signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers.
Sam Darnold 40‑yard dash
Darnold ran an official 40-yard dash in 4.85 s.
Sam Darnold Family; Partner, children, parents, siblings
Sam is the son of Chris Darnold and her husband Michael Darnold. His mother is a physical education teacher at Shorecliffs Middle School.
He is from a family of two siblings and happens to be the only male child and second child, hence, he has an older sister who has been identified as Franki. She played college volleyball at the University of Rhode Island.
He is not married yet but according to the information gathered, he is in a relationship with Claire Kirksey whom he has been dating since 2017. He is not a father yet.
Sam Darnold Salary and net worth
Sam signed a one-year contract with the 49ers worth $4,500,000 and according to the contract, he will earn an average annual salary of $4,500,000.
He is said to have an estimated net worth of $9 million.
Sam Darnold Twitter and Instagram
Twitter: Sam Darnoldn’t (@Sam_Darnold14)
Instagram: @samdarnold
