Sam Darnold’s Rise Shocks the NFL | NFL News

Sam Darnold’s surprise leap to 21 on the NFL’s Top 100 list—up from 72 last year—has sparked debate, especially after only one Seahawks player, linebacker Ernest Jones IV at 97, cracked the top hundred. Despite leading his team to a Super Bowl win and posting zero turnovers in the playoffs, Darnold faces skepticism from national media still fixated on new OCs and rookie RBs. Meanwhile, quarterbacks like Kyler Murray, who had a losing record, are getting more praise despite Darnold’s superior stats over the past two seasons. Drafted third overall, Darnold’s time to shine is now—with the Seahawks, he’s proving why he’s a true franchise QB ready to dominate. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/db0715f727348c94