Sam Darnold’s Info
College: USC
Class: Redshirt Sophomore
Hometown: Capistrano Beach, California
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 225
Position: QB
Position Ranking:
40 Time:
Sam Darnold’s Scouting Report
Strengths
- Ideal size for an NFL QB
- Athletic
- Field vision
- Extremely poised
- Quick release
- Great arm strength
- Winner, went 9-1 in his first year as a starter after USC started 1-2
- High football IQ
- Good teammate
- Makes accurate passes while under pressure
- Work ethic
- Explosive arm
- High character
- Has the ability to scramble when the pocket breaks down
- Accuracy
- High upside
Weaknesses
- Inexperienced
- Needs to improve ball security
- Still learning the position
- Needs to prove he can be a leader at the next level
Pro Comparison
- Andrew Luck – Indianapolis Colts
Draft Projection
- Top 3