New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold has already experienced more ups and downs through his first 21 career starts than many NFL quarterbacks do in a decade.
But the ever-resilient Darnold has never been one to fold in the face of adversity.
On the very first snap of his professional career, Darnold heaved a cross-field prayer into the awaiting arms of Detroit Lions defensive back Quandre Diggs who gleefully pranced his way into the end zone for a touchdown.
Playing his first career game on Monday Night Football in Week 1 of last season, Darnold tossed a pick-six on his very first pass.