Sam Darnold has not performed to expectations of a player taken third overall throughout the first five seasons of his NFL career. His weaknesses are well known. Let’s mix it up by looking at what Darnold does well.
Athleticism
Sam Darnold’s ability to use his legs jumps off the screen when watching his NFL film. This fits well with the 49ers offense under Kyle Shanahan.
Whether it’s moving around to avoid the rush and get a throw off, scrambling, or keeping the ball on a zone read, Darnold does a bit of everything.
During a big win against Detroit late in the 2022 season Darnold showed off his legs by making plays in the run game.