Sam Darnold Net Worth: Contract, Salary, Career Earnings, Stats

Samuel Darnold is an American professional football quarterback back for the San Francisco 49ers of the NFL. He was selected by the New York Jets in the first round, with the third overall selection, of the 2018 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Southern California. His net worth is $30 million.

This article is about Sam Darnold’s net worth, contract, salary, earnings, biography, girlfriend, and more.

Sam Darnold’s Biography and Career

Sam Richard Darnold was born on June 5, 1997, in Capistrano Beach, California, U.S. He attended San Clemente High School in San Clemente, California, and played football as a quarterback.

College Career

Darnold joined the University of Southern California and played college football for the Trojans from 2015-2017.

As a freshman in 2015, he didn’t get any chance to in that season. Darnold entered the 2016 season as a redshirt freshman. He recorded 3,086 passing yards and 31 passing touchdowns. He was awarded Pac-12 Offensive Freshman of the Year (2016) and also received Archie Griffin Award (2016). Darnold was also First-team All- Pac-12 (2017).

Professional Career

Sam Darnold was selected by the New York Jets in the first round, with the third overall selection, of the 2018 NFL Draft. The quarterback played 3 seasons for the Jets and was then traded to Carolina Panthers.

In his rookie season in 2018, he finished with 2,865 passing yards, 17 passing touchdowns, and 15 interceptions. In the 2021 season, he was traded to the Carolina Panthers. Darnold finished with 2,527 passing yards, nine passing touchdowns, and 13 interceptions.

In 2023, Darnold joined the San Francisco 49ers signing a one-year contract after the 2022 season.

Sam Darnold’s Net Worth, Salary, Career Earnings, and Contract

In 2024, quarterback Sam Darnold’s net worth is $30 million. His prime source of earnings is his football contract. His average annual salary is $4.5 million for the 49ers.

Contract

Darnold signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers, worth $4.5 million. The contract came with a signing bonus of $1.5 million and a total guarantee of $3.5 million. His annual salary is $4.5 million. His contract is due to expire in 2024.

In 2018, Darnold signed a four-year contract with the New York Jets, worth $30,247,715.

Career Earnings

Darnold has played five seasons with the Jets and the Panthers. His career earnings are $49,365,708, only from football salaries in five seasons.

The following table refers to Darnold’s career earnings in 5 seasons.

Year	Team	Earnings
2018	New York Jets	$20,558,338
2019	New York Jets	$1,854,895
2020	New York Jets	$3,319,790
2021	Carolina Panthers	$4,774,685
2022	Carolina Panthers	$18,858,000

Personal Info

Full Name	Samuel Richard Darnold
Born	June 5, 1997
Current Club	San Francisco 49ers
NFL Draft	2018 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3
Position	Quaterback
Shirt No.	14
Age	26
Height	191 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight	225 lb (102 kg)
Birthplace	Capistrano Beach, California, US
Nationality	American
Net Worth	$30 million
Average Annual Salary	$4.5 million
Relationship Status	In a Relationship
Girlfriend	Claire Kirksey
Instagram	@samdarnold

Girlfriend

Darnold is in a relationship since his college days. His gorgeous girlfriend is Claire Kirksey. She lives in Long Beach, California.

Age

Born on June 5, 1997. He is 26 years old.

Height

He is 191 cm (6 ft 3 in) tall.

Weight

He is 225 lbs (102 kg).

NFL Stats

[As of Week 18, 2022]

Completion Percentage	59.7%
Passing Yards	11,767
TD-INT	61-55
Passer Rating	78.2
Rushing Yards	745
Rushing Touchdowns	12

FAQs

What is Sam Darnold’s Net Worth?

His net worth is $30 million.

How much is his average annual salary?

$4.5 million.

Which college did he play for?

Southern California.

What is his shirt no.?

He wears No. 14 for the 49ers.