Career Timeline of Sam Hartman: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Sam Hartman, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Samuel Hartman is an American football quarterback currently playing for the Washington Commanders in the NFL. Before turning pro, he had a successful college career. He played five seasons at Wake Forest, where he set numerous school records and became the ACC's all-time leader in passing touchdowns. In 2023, he played for Notre Dame before entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Commanders in 2024.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2018: Senior Season at Oceanside Collegiate Academy

In 2018, during his senior season at Oceanside Collegiate Academy, Sam Hartman threw for 3,093 yards and 29 touchdowns, also rushing for nine scores. He was rated as a top pro-style passer and featured in the documentary series QB1: Beyond the Lights.

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2019: Backup Quarterback and First Action

In 2019, Sam Hartman was the backup quarterback, seeing his first action against Louisville on October 12. He led three scoring drives in a close loss. He was named starter for the next game against Florida State, leading Wake Forest to victory. He also played in the Pinstripe Bowl against Michigan State.

2020: Starting Position and Team Captain

In 2020, Sam Hartman regained a starting position, was named team captain, and played in all nine games. He had a notable performance against North Carolina with 429 passing yards and four touchdowns. He finished the season ranked 28th nationally with 2,224 passing yards. The NCAA ruled that the 2020-21 school year would not count against player eligibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021: Led Team to Best Start and Earned National Honors

In 2021, Sam Hartman led his team to an 8-0 start, the best in school history, reaching the ACC Championship game. Despite losing to Pitt where he threw 4 interceptions, he earned national honors after a game against Army with 458 passing yards and five touchdowns, receiving multiple player of the week awards. He set Wake Forest single-season records with 39 touchdown passes and 4,228 passing yards.

2022: All-ACC Honors and Gasparilla Bowl MVP

In 2022, Sam Hartman played 12 games, throwing for 3,701 yards and 38 touchdowns, earning second-team All-ACC honors. He led his team to an 8-5 record and won the Gasparilla Bowl, earning MVP honors. He received the Brian Piccolo Award for courage after overcoming Paget-Schroetter disease. He was a finalist for the Manning Award and Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award and a semifinalist for the Davey O'Brien Award.

January 5, 2023: Announced Transfer to Notre Dame

On January 5, 2023, Sam Hartman announced his intention to transfer to Notre Dame.

August 26, 2023: First Game for Notre Dame

On August 26, 2023, Sam Hartman started his first game for Notre Dame against Navy in Dublin, Ireland, completing 19 of 23 pass attempts for 251 yards and four touchdowns, tying a program record.