Who Is Sam Darnold's Girlfriend? He's Getting Married to Katie Hoofnagle (Photos)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold is playing in the 2026 Super Bowl today (February 8) against the New England Patriots, and he’ll definitely have a special someone cheering him on during the big game!

Many fans are curious about the 28-year-old starting QB’s dating life. Well, we have the update…and he’s actually engaged! Sam is getting married to his girlfriend, Katie Hoofnagle!

Keep reading to find out more…

Sam and Katie have been together since at least 2023, when she posted an Instagram post for his 26th birthday that read, “your huge heart, goofy energy, and ability to quote every movie you’ve ever seen are unmatched. happy 26th birthday, celebrating you is so easy!”

In July of this past year, they announced their engagement! She wrote, “here’s to forever together” about their engagement at the time.

Based on Katie‘s Instagram, she’s a big supporter of Sam‘s, attending numerous games over the years to cheer him on.

She’s also apparently working as an account executive after graduating from the University of South Carolina in 2020. She majored in marketing!

Based on her Instagram photos, she likes to ski, hike, and do yoga.

And, a very fun detail: one year for Halloween, she and Sam dressed in Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake‘s iconic denim-on-denim looks, which you can see in the gallery of this post.

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