This 2018 Donruss Sam Darnold Rated Rookie #301 carries a BGS Authentic designation with a Beckett Authentication Services verified autograph. The Rated Rookie logo is one of football’s most recognizable rookie designs, and this signed example of the former USC quarterback is a strong piece for Darnold collectors.
Sam Darnold starred at USC before the New York Jets selected him 3rd overall in the 2018 NFL Draft. He later played for the Carolina Panthers, San Francisco 49ers, and Minnesota Vikings, earning a Pro Bowl selection in 2024, before joining the Seattle Seahawks. In the 2025 NFL season, he threw for 4,048 yards and 25 touchdowns for the Seattle Seahawks, ranking 5th in the NFL in passing yards, and was named to the Pro Bowl. His career honors include a Super Bowl LX title with the Seattle Seahawks.
