Sam Darnold
The market drafts Sam Darnold around pick 144 (round 12), a full round ahead of our #200 overall rank. You'll have to pay above our projection to roster him.
The projection is built on a 7% carry share, fantasy efficiency +18% vs. an average player on the same plays (FVOA).
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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 144 — round 12 of a 12-team draft. We value him as a round-17 pick (#200 overall).
What is Sam Darnold's 2026 fantasy projection?
We project Sam Darnold for 252 PPR points in 2026 — 14.8 per week, QB33 in our rankings — updated weekly through draft season.
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Projections from our custom pipeline blended with consensus, built on nflverse data · refreshed through draft season · rounds assume a 12-team draft.