Sam Darnold USC Player Profile

Sam Darnold USC – Quarterback

In this Sam Darnold USC Player Profile, we examine everything I found while watching Sam Darnold’s tape and his other performances. Additionally, a prospect grade, impressions, and draft value can all be found on this page.

  • Year – Sophomore
  • Measurables
    • Height: 6’3″
    • Weight: 221
    • Arm Length: 31″
    • Hand Size: 9.375″
  • Combine Results
    • 40 Yard Dash – 4.85 seconds
    • Bench Press – N/A
    • Vertical Jump – 26.5″
    • Broad Jump – 105.0″
    • 3 Cone Drill – 6.96″
    • 20 Yard Shuttle – 4.4 SECONDS
    • 60 Yard Shuttle – N/A
    • NOTE: Darnold opted not to throw at the Combine.
  • Strengths
    • Strong Arm
      • Is able to throw the ball downfield with ease.
    • Pocket presence.
      • Feels the rush coming and takes appropriate steps to avoid it.
    • Experience
      • Played in the PAC-12 against good teams.
      • Found success, played in the Rose Bowl and Cotton Bowl.
      • He played in a well-rounded offense.
    • Mechanics
      • Solid mechanics for a college quarterback, although they could use some tunning.
    • Has both precision and accuracy when passing.
    • Had success as a starting quarterback.
    • Throws a tight spiral.
    • Can throw tight back shoulder passes with success.
    • Decent build at 6’3″, 221 lbs.
  • Weaknesses
    • He was a two-year starter, so the sample size is limited.
    • Questionable play and decision making in important games against difficult opponents.
    • Did not throw at the 2018 NFL Combine. I wonder why he didn’t, given he is such a gifted passer. He may lack confidence.
  • Notable Injury History
    • Injured his ankle in 2017.
  • Tape Watched
  • Impressions
    • Sam Darnold is a talented passer who acts as a traditional NFL pocket passer.
    • He will be an instant starter for a quarterback-needy team, with the potential to be great in the NFL.
  • Statistics

Sam Darnold USC Draft Predictions

  • Grade
    • 8.6/10.0
  • Projected Round
    • Early first round.
  • Best Value
    • Mid first round.
  • Probable Target for the Baltimore Ravens?
    • No, the Baltimore Ravens will not pursue Sam Darnold. Darnold will be taken before the Ravens even get a chance to draft. Also, the Ravens are looking for a developmental quarterback, not a first round caliber one.