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Seahawks' Sam Darnold first quarterback in star-studded 2018 draft class to reach Super Bowl

January 26, 2026

Sam Darnold, the Seattle Seahawks quarterback, has become the first player from the highly regarded 2018 NFL Draft class to reach the Super Bowl after leading his team to a 31-27 victory over the Los Angeles Rams. With impressive stats of 346 passing yards and three touchdowns, Darnold's performance has sparked discussions about his career resurgence as they prepare to face the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX.

Seahawks' Sam Darnold first quarterback in star-studded 2018 draft class to reach Super Bowl

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Sam Darnold was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.
He is the first quarterback from the 2018 draft class to reach the Super Bowl.
Darnold threw for 346 yards and 3 touchdowns in the win over the Rams.
The Seahawks will play against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX.
Other notable quarterbacks from the 2018 draft include Baker Mayfield, Josh Allen, Josh Rosen, and Lamar Jackson.

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Seahawks' Sam Darnold first quarterback in star-studded 2018 draft class to reach Super Bowl

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Seahawks' Sam Darnold first quarterback in star-studded 2018 draft class to reach Super Bowl

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