Will Seahawk QB, Sam Darnold Get Married To Fiancee, Katie Hoofnagle Amid NFL Season? Find Out

Seattle Seahawks quarterback, Sam Darnold is a player who often makes headlines for his gameplay. However, in the latest NFL season, most of the news about him was focused on his injury updates. Sam played in the January 17, 2026 (ET), Divisional Round playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers, despite sustaining a new oblique injury during a practice on Thursday, January 15, 2026 (ET). After undergoing pre-game tests, he was ultimately cleared to start the match. As he took on his rivals on the field, his fans began looking into his off-field life, particularly his fiancée, Katie Hoofnagle, and their marriage plans.

Who is Katie Hoofnagle, Sam Darnold's fianceé?

Katie Hoofnagle is a former college athlete and current account executive for a technology company. She graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2020 with a major in marketing and a minor in nutrition. She was also a member of the school's club soccer team. Katie was a standout defensive soccer player for the South Carolina Gamecocks, starting games for her team, just as her partner, Sam Darnold, does for the Seattle Seahawks. Since October 2024, Katie has reportedly been an account executive for Renvio, a healthcare technology company. She works remotely, which allows her to move with Sam to his various NFL locations.

Sam Darnold's engagement with Katie Hoofnagle sparked marriage buzz

Sam Darnold proposed to his girlfriend, Katie Hoofnagle, in July 2025, before the commencement of the NFL season. He proposed on a beach in Dana Point, California, surrounded by dozens of white flowers arranged in a semi-circle. The proposal was followed by a surprise engagement party with family and friends who had travelled in for the event. The couple announced their engagement on Instagram with photos showing Darnold down on his knees, embracing, and showing off the ring, captioned simply with an excited "YES!!!!!".

Katie was surprised to find their house filled with loved ones for an outdoor dinner celebration immediately after the proposal, which included a cake that read "Just engaged". Friends and family, including fellow NFL quarterback Josh Allen and his wife, Hailee Steinfeld, were present for the post-proposal celebration. Since Sam Darnold got engaged just before the 2025-26 NFL season, it sparked online chatter about the couple's marriage.

Do Sam Darnold and Katie Hoofnagle have plans to get married soon?

Since Sam Darnold has already chosen Katie as the love of his life, fans think that he might pop the question soon. Many are of the opinion that the Seahawks QB might drop the wedding news during the NFL season. Notably, neither the player nor his fiancée issued any official statement regarding their marriage plans, remaining tight-lipped about their future. However, according to a heavy.com report, a wedding isn't on the cards for the couple yet, at least not during the current football season. Fans, however, remain hopeful that Sam and Katie will walk down the aisle after the 2025-26 NFL season.

More about Sam Darnold and Katie Hoofnagle

Sam Darnold and Katie Hoofnagle's relationship reportedly began in 2023 when he was playing for the San Francisco 49ers. While the exact circumstances of their first meeting are not publicly known, it is speculated that they met while she was living in Charlotte, North Carolina, when he played for the Carolina Panthers in 2021 and 2022. On June 5, 2023, Katie made their relationship Instagram official with a birthday tribute to Sam. Since then, she became a visible supporter at Sam Darnold's games, attending matches with friends and sharing moments on social media. Talking about the same during a Match 2025 interview with US Weekly, Sam mentioned:

"The support [from] my girlfriend is unbelievable. The fact that she just understands it. She's a former athlete herself, and just gets kind of the grind of everything. When I just want to chill, she's very up for that, especially during the season. … She's great. She's always been my biggest supporter. And I love her, and I thank her for that all the time."

What are your thoughts on Sam Darnold and his fianceé's enduring bond? Let us know.

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