It was a shock in April’s 2022 NFL draft when North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell fell all the way to the top pick in the fifth round. However, the Washington Commanders were happy to end Howell’s slide, and many believed it was the perfect situation for the former Tar Heel.
Howell made his NFL debut in Saturday’s preseason loss to the Carolina Panthers. While Washington lost the game, Howell led a fourth-quarter surge to give the Commanders a late 21-20 lead. Howell engineered two touchdown drives, in which he displayed his arm strength and athleticism.
