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Sam Darnold

QB - Seattle Seahawks

  • 6' 3"
  • 225 lbs
  • Age 29
  • USC
Rostered In ~28.5% of leagues

2026 Outlook

Strength of Schedule
QB Rank: 8th (easy)
Draft Rank (ECR)
#138
Best / Worst
#125 / #213
ADP
#140

Availability



Recent Articles
Fantasy Football Mock Draft: How to Approach Pick 1.11 (2026) photo

We’re not too far away from when training camp opens. That means, whether you like it or not, it’s fantasy football season and time to really dig in on draft preparation. There’s no better way to prep than with a … read more »

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Fantasy Football Mock Draft: How to Approach Pick 1.10 (2026) photo

We’re not too far away from when training camp opens. That means, whether you like it or not, it’s fantasy football season and time to really dig in on draft preparation. There’s no better way to prep than with a … read more »

Image of Tom Strachan by Tom Strachan in Fantasy4 days ago
Fantasy Football Mock Draft: Superflex Dynasty Startup (2026) photo

Who doesn’t love a good dynasty startup? I wanted to partake in one using current market values to give you a sense of what a team drafting right in the middle might look like. Using FantasyPros’ fantasy football mock draft … read more »

Fantasy Football Mock Draft: Superflex Dynasty Startup (2026) by Wolf Trelles-Heard in Fantasy5 days ago
Third-Year Player Outlooks: QBs & RBs (2026 Fantasy Football) photo

After spending this offseason breaking down the 2026 NFL Draft class, looking back to 2024 feels like a lifetime ago. We had it good back then. With the first three picks being Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye, this … read more »

Image of Ellis Bryn Johnson by Ellis Bryn Johnson in Fantasy6 days ago
Fantasy Football Mock Draft: How to Approach Pick 1.09 (2026) photo

While picking in the back third of your fantasy football draft doesn’t bring the same electric rush as gaining the 1.01 does, there’s still plenty of good talent to be had there this year. Instead of waiting 23 picks after … read more »

Image of Tom Strachan by Tom Strachan in Fantasy1 wk ago
7 Must-Have Quarterbacks & Tight Ends (2026 Fantasy Football) photo

As most fantasy football leagues start just one quarterback and a single tight end, these onesie positions are important to get right. In Superflex leagues and two-tight-end leagues, there’s an added emphasis on these positions. No matter how you slice … read more »

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DBro’s Perfect Fantasy Football Draft: Strategy, Advice & Targets (2026) photo

Do you ever have a dream that jars you awake? That leaves you screaming. If only for a moment. Drenched in a cold sweat. “What if? What if my fantasy football draft plays out EXACTLY LIKE I WANT IT TO … read more »

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Fantasy Football Mock Draft: How to Approach Pick 1.07 (2026) photo

The first round of fantasy football drafts in 2026 is largely divided into three tiers. The top tier with two stud running backs and three excellent wide receivers, the back tier where question marks and projection come heavily into play … read more »

Image of Tom Strachan by Tom Strachan in Fantasy2 wks ago
Fantasy Football 1QB Rankings & Tiers (2026) photo

Here are the top 35 quarterbacks in my redraft rankings, sorted into tiers, with thoughts on some of the players from each tier. Fantasy Football Research & Advice Fantasy Football Expert Rankings 2026 Fantasy Football Draft Kit Fantasy Football Trade … read more »

Image of Pat Fitzmaurice by Pat Fitzmaurice in Fantasy2 wks ago
3 Late-Round Quarterbacks to Draft (2026 Fantasy Football) photo

When preparing for your fantasy football drafts, knowing which players to target and which to avoid is important. The amount of information available can be overwhelming, so a great way to condense the data and determine players to draft and … read more »

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Fantasy Football Mock Draft: How to Approach Pick 1.06 (2026) photo

Some years, the middle of the first round feels better than others. Yes, there is sometimes ambiguity there, and the players don’t feel as good as the top two or three picks. Quite often, however, when those top players fail, … read more »

Image of Tom Strachan by Tom Strachan in Fantasy2 wks ago
Fantasy Football Mock Draft: How to Approach Pick 1.05 (2026) photo

There are years where picking at the 1.05 feels like you’ve missed out on the top talent, and while it’s true that this year it’s probably the start of a second tier, the choices include two of the top wide … read more »

Image of Tom Strachan by Tom Strachan in Fantasy2 wks ago
Fantasy Football Mock Draft: Dynasty Startup (2026) photo

Startup drafts are always a balancing act between building for the future and putting together a roster that can compete right away. Going into this fantasy football mock draft, I didn’t have a strategy beyond taking value wherever it presented … read more »

Image of Jason Kamlowsky by Jason Kamlowsky in Fantasy3 wks ago
Was Waiting on a QB Strategy Effective in 2025? (Fantasy Football) photo

Fantasy football experts have long advocated waiting to draft a quarterback in 1QB leagues. The depth and volatility at the position make waiting until the later rounds to draft a quarterback a viable option. However, that trend has had mixed … read more »

Image of Mike Fanelli by Mike Fanelli in Fantasy3 wks ago