Just back from PSA for all you Darnold fans. Still deciding if I am keeping this one for the PC or not…
Born on June 5, 1997, in Dana Point, California, Sam Darnold has survived one of the most fascinating roller-coaster journeys of any modern NFL quarterback.
After lighting up college football at USC—winning the Rose Bowl and earning First-Team All-Pac-12 honors—he entered the NFL as the franchise savior for the New York Jets in 2018. While his early years were met with rocky team situations across New York and Carolina, Darnold’s elite raw talent never faded.
Fast forward to today: Darnold has completely flipped the narrative, silencing the critics by leading the Seattle Seahawks to a legendary Super Bowl LX victory and cementing his status as a premier starting quarterback in the league.
Featured here is a spectacular flashback to where it all began: his 2018 Panini Contenders Rookie Card #103 numbered 01/15 and certified Authentic with a pristine Gem Auto 10 by PSA.
Never give up on elite talent. 📈
