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Sam Darnold

QB - Seattle Seahawks

  • 6' 3"
  • 225 lbs
  • Age 29
  • USC
Rostered In ~14% of leagues

2026 Outlook

Strength of Schedule
QB Rank: 8th (easy)
Draft Rank (ECR)
#139
Best / Worst
#112 / #213
ADP
#169

Availability



Recent Articles
24 Fantasy Football Players Experts Avoid at ADP (2026) photo

In fantasy football, not all busts are created equal. Some highly-ranked players still produce, but not enough to live up to their lofty ADP. Our Featured Pros have identified 24 players they consider “draft landmines” in 2026. Fantasy Football Research … read more »

Image of FantasyPros Staff by FantasyPros Staff in FantasyAug 19, 2026
Fantasy Football Mock Draft: How to Approach Pick 1.06 (2026) photo

Training camp started with contract hold-ins and injuries further down depth charts threatening to shake everything up for fantasy football, but the running backs all got paid and things seem calm for now. If you’re drafting from the 1.06 pick, … read more »

Image of Tom Strachan by Tom Strachan in FantasyAug 19, 2026
Fantasy Football Rankings, Tiers & Targets: Quarterbacks Overview (2026) photo

The quarterback position is the most important one in all of sports. However, it is arguably the least valuable position in fantasy football, unless you’re playing in a superflex league. That said, welcome to my quarterback positional overview. I will … read more »

Image of Mike Fanelli by Mike Fanelli in Fantasy3 days ago
Fantasy Football Mock Draft: How to Approach Pick 1.05 (2026) photo

Picking from the 1.05 in 2026 fantasy football drafts will feel like you’ve missed out on the top tier of talent this year, but it’s still a very fun place to be picking from. The top round has been set … read more »

Image of Tom Strachan by Tom Strachan in Fantasy4 days ago
Making the Case for the Fantasy Football WR1 (2026) photo

Most of the fantasy football world agrees that either Bijan Robinson or Jahmyr Gibbs should be the first running back drafted in 2026. However, it’s a much more open debate on which wide receiver should be the first drafted this … read more »

Image of Mike Fanelli by Mike Fanelli in Fantasy5 days ago
Superflex Fantasy Football Draft Strategy & QB2 Targets (2026) photo

The game of fantasy football has evolved over the years. We’ve gone from non-PPR scoring and 1QB leagues being the “default” settings to a wide range of scoring and lineup options. Fantasy leagues have replaced team defenses/special teams for individual … read more »

Image of Mike Fanelli by Mike Fanelli in Fantasy5 days ago
15 Fantasy Football Players to Avoid (2026) photo

Every year, there are players we will not draft in fantasy football. Some burned us the year before, while others could have simply failed to live up to lofty expectations. In last year’s version of this article, I nailed plenty … read more »

Image of Derek Brown by Derek Brown in Fantasy5 days ago
Perfect Fantasy Football Draft: Strategy, Advice & Targets (2026) photo

The 2026 NFL fantasy football season is rapidly approaching, so you need to be prepared for your upcoming fantasy football draft. Of course, there’s no better way to do that than by practicing with our free fantasy football mock draft … read more »

Image of Andrew Erickson by Andrew Erickson in Fantasy7 days ago
Fantasy Football Power Rankings (2026) photo

Everyone loves power rankings, whether football-related or not. Therefore, I’ve put together fantasy football rankings for all 32 NFL teams, along with my thoughts on each squad for the 2026 season. These rankings are based on a combination of high-end … read more »

Image of Mike Fanelli by Mike Fanelli in Fantasy1 wk ago
Fantasy Football Mock Draft: How to Approach Pick 1.04 (2026) photo

Shake-ups in average draft position (ADP) are happening now that we finally have real news to base decisions on. Malik Nabers is creeping towards the second round. Drake London is sliding, but nobody seems to know why. Much more will … read more »

Image of Tom Strachan by Tom Strachan in Fantasy1 wk ago
8 Fantasy Football ADP Risers & Fallers (2026) photo

As we make our way through fantasy football draft season, there are always risers and fallers in average draft position (ADP). This is mostly due to injuries and camp reports. Whether you’re a volume drafter trying to buy the dip … read more »

Image of Frank Ammirante by Frank Ammirante in Fantasy1 wk ago
Fantasy Football Mock Draft: How to Approach Pick 1.03 (2026) photo

Training camp is barely open, the Hall of Fame Game has hardly kicked off, but already we’re starting to see some news that could affect things at the top ends of drafts, and if you’re drafting from the 1.03, that … read more »

Image of Tom Strachan by Tom Strachan in Fantasy1 wk ago
Fantasy Football Mock Draft: How to Approach Pick 1.02 (2026) photo

If you’re drafting from the 1.02, or just sneaking a look at what your competition might do, then this is the draft guide for you. We’re seeing significant news around the top of the draftboard for the first time in … read more »

Image of Tom Strachan by Tom Strachan in Fantasy2 wks ago
Fantasy Football Mock Draft: 10-Team, Superflex (2026) photo

In just a few short weeks, the 2026-2027 NFL season will be kicking off. With that in mind, I conducted a 10-team fantasy football mock draft with some twists: Superflex and PPR scoring. Fantasy Football Research & Advice Fantasy Football … read more »

Fantasy Football Mock Draft: 10-Team, Superflex (2026) by in Fantasy2 wks ago