
One of the biggest surprises of the 2022 NFL draft was North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell falling to the fifth round. Many considered Howell a future top-10 pick one year earlier, but an inconsistent final college season pushed Howell down the board.
For Howell, the inconsistencies he battled during last season at North Carolina weren’t completely his fault. He lost all his top weapons and was forced to run the ball more, yet he finished the year on a strong note.