A close second on that list is Vikings reclamation-project quarterback Sam Darnold — a familiar ... he went to a parenting class conducted by Darnold’s grandfather. Kevin O’Connell, Darnold ...

The Impact Of Sam Darnold’s Athletic Background And Family Support On His NFL Journey Athleticism runs deep in the Darnold ...

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) drops back to pass against ... for the University of Rhode Island. And his other grandfather, Dick Hammer, now deceased, played basketball at USC ...

They knew Darnold’s grandfather, Dick Hammer ... But it wasn’t for Sam.” Center Ryan Kalil had played 12 NFL seasons in Carolina before that year. The Jets signed him as a backup, and ...

The one that has played the biggest part in Minnesota's excellent season was the signing of Sam Darnold. The Vikings inked Darnold to a short-term deal during the offseason that many anticipated ...

"Sam's extremely talented," Kubiak ... a family full of athletes and actors. Most of Darnold's family on his mother's side played volleyball, his grandfather played basketball at USC and was ...

Once perceived as a journeyman quarterback, Sam Darnold has found a home in Minnesota. Or has he? Darnold’s future as a quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings could hinge on his performance in ...