Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold ranked No. 21 in NFL Top 100 for 2026
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 5:18 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold has been named No. 21 on the NFL Top 100 Players list for 2026, marking his highest ranking to date. Darnold, who previously ranked No. 72 in 2025, is recognized for his performance following a standout season with the Minnesota Vikings and a productive year in Seattle, where he amassed 4,048 passing yards and 25 touchdowns. Despite leading the league in turnovers during the regular season, Darnold's postseason performance helped secure Seattle's historic Super Bowl championship run without turnovers. The list signifies his standing among peers in the league, highlighting his recognition as a top-tier player.
- •Darnold's ranking is a career-best at No. 21.
- •He previously appeared on the Top 100 list at No. 72.
- •Darnold had 4,048 passing yards and 25 touchdowns in the last season.
- •The Seahawks won the Super Bowl without turning the ball over in the playoffs.
- •Ernest Jones IV was the first Seahawk on the list at No. 97.
- 5:18 PMYahoo Sports — The Athletic has Seahawks QB Sam Darnold too low on their 2026 ranking
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Seahawks’ Sam Darnold soars in NFL Top 100 list after Super Bowl win
- 3:59 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks QB Sam Darnold No. 21 on the NFL Top 100 players of 2026 list
"Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold was ranked No. 14 overall by The Athletic’s Mike Sando in his annual QB rankings this year.
"No. 21 is a career-best for Sam Darnold on the Top 100 Players list
"Seahawks QB Sam Darnold comes in at 21 in the NFL Top 100.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 5:18 PMThe Athletic has Seahawks QB Sam Darnold too low on their 2026 ranking
Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold was ranked No. 14 overall by The Athletic’s Mike Sando in his annual QB rankings this year.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 1:00 AMSeahawks’ Sam Darnold soars in NFL Top 100 list after Super Bowl win
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold comes in at 21 in the NFL Top 100.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 3:59 PMSeahawks QB Sam Darnold No. 21 on the NFL Top 100 players of 2026 list
No. 21 is a career-best for Sam Darnold on the Top 100 Players list
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