Sam Darnold got engaged to Katie Hoofnagle in July 2025. Here's what we know about their upcoming wedding.
Sam Darnold is playing one of the biggest games of his career with the Seattle Seahawks at Super Bowl LVI in 2026. While fans are looking back on his glorious season, they recall that just months ago, the NFL quarterback also took a major step in his personal life. Sam proposed to his longtime girlfriend, Katie Hoofnagle, in a romantic setting at Dana Point, California. The dreamy pictures of white flowers and a star-studded dinner kept everyone hooked for months. But now that Sam is chasing the highest glory in the NFL, everyone is curious to know when he plans to walk down the aisle with her.
Sam Darnold and Katie Hoofnagle have intentionally kept their wedding details largely private. But multiple outlets have speculated about a particular date based on some clues. According to reports from Newsweek, Town & Country, and Heavy.com, the wedding registry platforms indicate that the couple has officially registered their wedding for April 3, 2026. RegistryFinder shared the same news, sparking widespread curiosity among the fans.
However, it is important to note that neither Sam nor Katie has publicly confirmed the date themselves, which has added to the curiosity. Consequently, we cannot confirm that they would tie the knot on the same date. Yet, since Sam has been busy with the NFL since his engagement, it was speculated that he would tie the knot after the Super Bowl during the Spring Season. It could be an ideal break for the duo from the NFL season's emotional peak. Observers note that it is an ideal timeline, with engagement in July, when the football season is about to begin, and a spring ceremony when schedules calm down.
Katie Hoofnagle is more than "an NFL fiancée." She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a degree in marketing and a minor in nutrition. The 27-year-old has also been a defender on the school's women's soccer team. Professionally, she works remotely as an account manager for Renvio, a healthcare technology company. The remote nature of her job has enabled her to follow Sam's career moves from the San Francisco 49ers to the Minnesota Vikings, and now to the Seattle Seahawks.
Sam Darnold and Katie first met in public in 2022 or 2023. They reportedly crossed paths in Charlotte, North Carolina, when Sam played for the Carolina Panthers. At that time, Katie was living in Charlotte and working in marketing after graduating from the University of South Carolina. They initially had a long-distance relationship, staying connected through FaceTime puzzle sessions while he was a backup quarterback. Despite keeping much of their love story under wraps, they officially confirmed their relationship on Instagram in April or June 2023, when Sam was playing for the San Francisco 49ers. He proposed to Katie at a beach in Dana Point, California, in July 2023. Throughout the phase, she has been supporting him from the sidelines, including the Seattle Seahawks' win at the NFC Championship in January 2026.
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