Sam Darnold

He started as a draft bust for the Jets, had a poor run with the Panthers and spent a year as a backup for the 49ers. For years, he was seen as a high draft pick that failed to live up to expectations. That was until he turned his career around in 2024 with the Vikings.

After J.J. McCarthy went down with a knee injury, Sam Darnold took over and led the Vikings to a 14-3 record, earning 2024 NFL Most Improved Player honours.

He was then signed by the Seahawks, leading them to another 14-3 season and ultimately winning the Super Bowl. Talk about a comeback story. It's very rare for a player to struggle early in their career and then rise to the very top like this.

After winning the Super Bowl, it's no surprise that Sam Darnold NFL cards are red hot right now. His official rookie, Sam Darnold #301, has reportedly seen over a 6x price increase following his championship run.

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