Sam Darnold receives honorable mention in ESPN's 2026 QB rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 4:36 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold was named an honorable mention in ESPN's top 10 QB rankings for 2026. Despite not making the list, Darnold's performance in the previous season, where he passed for over 4,000 yards and achieved a 67.7 percent completion rate, received positive recognition. Analysts highlighted his significant career resurgence over the past two years and noted his role in helping the Seahawks secure a Super Bowl title. Darnold remains poised to further enhance his reputation in the upcoming season as he seeks to break into the top tier of quarterbacks next year.
- •Darnold was named an honorable mention, not a top 10 QB.
- •He threw for 4,048 yards and 67.7% completion rate in 2025.
- •Played a key role in leading the Seahawks to a Super Bowl win.
- •Analysts praised his bounce-back career over the last two years.
- •He aims to improve his ranking in the next season.
- 4:36 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks’ Sam Darnold honorable mention in ESPN’s QB rankings for 2026
"Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold was named as an honorable mention in ESPN’s top 10 quarterback rankings for this year.
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