Sam Howell

Threw for 38 TDs as a freshman at North Carolina and then boosted his overall efficiency as a sophomore, but his final-year production dipped after teammates Javonte Williams, Michael Carter and Dyami Brown turned pro. Howell won't turn 22 until September, so there's plenty of room for growth here, and his willingness to run is a plus. There may be limited upside, however, and the fact that he fell to the fifth round suggests he won't be pushing for a starting job in Washington this year.

Sam Howell selected No. 144 by the Washington Commanders

The Washington Commanders selected UNC QB sam Howell with the 144th pick in the NFL Draft.

Fantasy Impact

After a major slide int he draft for one of the drafts top-50 prospects, Howell was selected by the Washington Commanders with the 144th selection in the 2022 NFL Draft. A notable player drafted ahead of Howell was by the Patriots in selecting Bailey Zappe. Pre-season, Howell was projected to be an early first-round selection before having an off-season in 2021. The rookie will have to compete with Taylor Heinecke and Carson Wentz for the backup and starter roles.