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Sam Darnold

The 2026 verdictTHE BOX SCORE

Sam DarnoldQB · SEA

GOING EARLY

-162

Our #323 · ADP 161

The market drafts Sam Darnold around pick 161 (round 14), a full round ahead of our #323 overall rank. You'll have to pay above our projection to roster him.

Projected points17

PPR, full 2026 season

Per week1.0

projected PPR points

Our rank#323

QB51 at his position

ADP160.8

average draft pick (Sleeper)

Tier5

our positional tier

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The projection is built on a 7% carry share.

What's behind the projection

Carry share7%share of his team's rushing attempts

Snap share87th pcthow often he's on the field, vs. his position

Team quality97th pcthis offense's opponent-adjusted rating

Frequently asked

Should I draft Sam Darnold in 2026 fantasy football?

Only at a discount — the market drafts Sam Darnold a full round ahead of where we rank him.

What round should Sam Darnold go in 2026 fantasy drafts?

Sam Darnold goes around pick 161 — round 14 of a 12-team draft. We value him as a round-27 pick (#323 overall).

What is Sam Darnold's 2026 fantasy projection?

We project Sam Darnold for 17 PPR points in 2026 — 1.0 per week, QB51 in our rankings — updated weekly through draft season.

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