Sam Darnold's girlfriend Katie Hoofnagle has been a steady presence by his side for the last two years.
Katie is a University of South Carolina 2020 graduate with a degree in Marketing and Business Administration.
Currently, she works as an Account Executive at Renvio, which is a company specializing in tech solutions. Katie, who is based in Minneapolis now, started the role in late 2024.
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In the past, Katie has worked with Loan Pronto As a Mortgage Loan Officer and at Augusta National Golf Club as a Retail Associate. She has also interned at Wells Fargo in the Wholesale Content Marketing and Strategy team.
In 2018, for a brief period, Katie worked as a Sales Associate at Anthropologie.
Besides her career in the corporate world, Katie also has a passion for community involvement. Previously, she has volunteered with organizations like Habitat for Humanity and Make-A-Wish South Carolina.
Sam Darnold and Katie Hoofnagle have been dating since 2023
Sam Darnold and Katie Hoofnagle first went Instagram official when the Vikings QB's girlfriend took to the platform and posted a series of photos together on his 26th birthday.
"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," read the caption.
In 2023, Sam was playing with the San Francisco 49ers before he found a fresh start with the Vikings in 2024.
Soon after, Katie and Sam went for a quick getaway to Orange County, California. Alongside, her childhood friends were also present.
When the NFL QB signed with the Vikings on March 13, 2024, Katie took to Instagram to post a farewell wish, writing:
"Here’s to the next chapter - SKOL! 💜
Ever since, she has been spotted several times, attending the Vikings games in 2024 to cheer for Sam Darnold.
NFL fans can expect more appearances from Katie Hoofnagle since the Vikings will be facing the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card Round. Currently, Sam Darnold's team is at No. 5 seed. They are the "first 14-win team to ever be a Wild Card entrant" as reported by their official website.
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