Sam Darnold: podcast appearances and interviews

Samuel Richard Darnold is an American professional football quarterback currently playing for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. Born on June 5, 1997, he played college football for the USC Trojans, where he became the first freshman to win the Archie Griffin Award. Darnold was selected third overall in the first round of the 2018 NFL draft by the New York Jets, where he spent his first three seasons. His career has included stints with the Jets, the Carolina Panthers, and the San Francisco 49ers, where he served as both starter and backup amid injuries and inconsistent play. Darnold's career saw a significant resurgence in 2024 with the Minnesota Vikings, leading them to the playoffs and earning Pro Bowl honors. He then joined the Seahawks the following season, guiding them to their conference’s top seed and securing a victory in Super Bowl LX. His transformation from a player widely regarded as a draft bust to a Super Bowl–winning starting quarterback is considered one of the most remarkable comebacks in NFL history.