Everyone was shocked when quarterback Sam Howell dropped all the way to the Washington Commanders with the first pick of the fifth round in the 2022 NFL draft. Some considered Howell the top quarterback prospect in his class, but a difficult final season at North Carolina impacted Howell’s stock.
For Howell, it’s never been a question of his talent. Howell has a big arm; he’s accurate and a much better athlete than many realize. One knock on Howell coming out of college was his mechanics, specifically his footwork.
