Sam Darnold

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Records

Sam Darnold's career stands as a testament to resilience in professional sports. From being the third overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft to facing intense criticism and the label of a bust, his journey back to the pinnacle of the sport is unique. Winning Super Bowl LX validates his perseverance and skill. His two Pro Bowl selections highlight his return to elite status, proving that early struggles do not define a player's entire legacy.

AwardsSam Darnold has earned significant recognition for his career turnaround. He received his first Pro Bowl selection in 2024 with the Minnesota Vikings and a second nod in 2025 following his dominant season with the Seahawks. Most notably, he won Super Bowl LX with the Seattle Seahawks in February 2026. In college, he won the Archie Griffin Award in 2016 as a freshman.

Honours & Distinctions

Super Bowl Champion

NFL·2026

Won Super Bowl LX with the Seattle Seahawks.

Pro Bowl Selection

NFL·2025

Selected for the NFC Pro Bowl team.

Pro Bowl Selection

NFL·2024

Selected for the AFC Pro Bowl team.

Archie Griffin Award

College Football·2016

First freshman to win the award.

Records & Feats

First Freshman to Win Archie Griffin Award

College Record·2016

Became the first freshman in history to win the prestigious award in 2016.

Comeback from Bust Status

Career Milestone·2026

One of the few players to go from being labeled a draft bust to winning a Super Bowl.