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Katie Hoofnagle, Sam Darnold’s Fiancée, Steps Into Spotlight During SeahawksSuper Bowl Week

Darnold says his fiancée keeps him calm during the season, highlighting her growing presence around Seattle’s run to the NFL’s biggest stage.

Overview

  • During Super Bowl week media availability, Darnold credited Hoofnagle with helping him stay grounded and focused through the long season.
  • The couple went public on Instagram in April 2023 and announced their engagement after a Dana Point beach proposal in July 2025.
  • Hoofnagle joined Darnold on the field after Seattle’s Jan. 25 NFC Championship win, a celebratory moment captured by NFL cameras.
  • Per her LinkedIn, she has worked remotely as an account manager at healthcare tech firm Renvio since October 2024 and is a University of South Carolina alum who played soccer.
  • Newsweek reports a RegistryFinder listing that cites April 3, 2026 as the wedding date, a detail not confirmed by the couple.