Sam Howell arrived in Chapel Hill as a decorated four-star prospect. He set the North Carolina high school total yards record (17.036) and was the 93rd ranked national prospect and 3rd amongst dual-threat quarterbacks (per 247Sports). Howell chucked for 13,415 yards (145:41 passing touchdown to interception ratio) while also rushing for 3,621 yards on the ground. He had back-to-back 1,300 rushing yard seasons to close the door on the high school realm. Before committing to North Carolina, he entertained offers from Florida State, Alabama, Arkansas, Clemson, Florida and Georgia.
After a banner 2020 season, Howell’s star has dimmed some. He’s currently projected as a second-round pick after a ho-hum Senior Bowl showing and predraft process. So, in a “down year” for quarterbacks, can Howell walk away as the best of the bunch in the next two to three years? First, let’s find out how his skills translate to the NFL.
Sam Howell Draft Profile
| School | North Carolina |
| Height | 6’1″ |
| Weight | 218 |
| 40-yard dash | 5.07 |
| Age | 21 |
| Year in school | Junior |
| Recruit stars* | 4 |
| 2022 NFL Draft prediction | 2nd Round |
* Recruit stars via 247Sports
