New Washington quarterback Sam Howell knew all along he wanted to be drafted by the Commanders. Howell, who somehow fell to the No. 144 overall pick, met with the media Saturday after being drafted by Washington.
Considered one of the top five quarterbacks in a draft class that featured multiple talented passers but no Joe Burrow or Trevor Lawrence-type prospect, Howell figured to go no later than the second round.
Unfortunately for Howell, he lasted until the first pick of the fifth round when the Commanders came calling.
For me, I was just trusting God throughout the whole process,” Howell said. “I know that God has a plan for me and wherever that plans gonna be, is gonna be good. I’m super excited to join this wonderful football team led by Coach [Ron] Rivera, who I have so much respect for. This is a perfect spot for me. It’s a team I wanted to play for all along. So, I’m super fired up.”
Why was Washington the perfect place for Howell?
“I just think it’s a great team, great defense, so many weapons on offense,” Howell said. “I love the quarterback room as well. So many good guys with Carson [Wentz] and Taylor Heinicke in there. I’m just looking forward to getting to work with those guys. Be a lot of fun. I’m fired up.”
Most players, when drafted, say the team that picks them is where they wanted to go the entire time. However, for Howell, it is believable for multiple reasons. He is reuniting with his good friend, wide receiver Dyami Brown, who had two 1,000-yard seasons while the pair were teammates at UNC.
Next, there were several meetings between the Commanders and Howell, so there was a level of comfort between the two sides.
Howell is a talented prospect and will certainly have every opportunity to be Washington’s quarterback of the future.
