The engagement came in July 2025 with a beachside proposal that drew substantial attention on social media, including more than 30,000 likes on their announcement post.
There isn’t a publicly shared backstory on how the couple met, but Hoofnagle’s ties to North Carolina during Darnold’s time with the Panthers are noted as a plausible meeting context.
Hoofnagle has publicly supported Darnold as his stock rose with the Seahawks, including a message after the team’s NFC Championship run that read, “We’re not done yet,” underscoring her backing.
On the field, Darnold’s move to Seattle has been pivotal, helping the Seahawks post a 14-3 record and claim the top spot in both the NFC West and the conference overall this season, per team and league coverage.
Darnold has spoken about feeling at home with Seattle, praising the locker room, coaching staff, and teammates for embracing him since his arrival in April and helping him contribute to drive the offense.
While a wedding date remains unconfirmed, the engagement and the ongoing Super Bowl run place Darnold and Hoofnagle in the spotlight beyond the field as they approach the planned ceremony.
