Sam Howell, the North Carolina QB, sits at No. 61 on the consensus board across 26 public boards. The tier model reads him as a NFL starter — 18% elite, 44% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He's not a classic full-field reader at this point but has pocket poise and mobility to potentially develop in that area in the future.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Stocky, three-year starter who plays with admirable confidence despite inconsistencies in important areas as a passer.”
Production Context
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: “Howell has been lost in the shuffle a bit due to a slow start to the 2021 season that overshadowed a solid campaign overall.”
Sources · 4 · quotes 2
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- Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
- Bucky Brooks, NFL Network
- Lance Zierlein, nfl_com_zierlein
- Bucky Brooks, nflcom_bucky_brooks
“…Stocky, three-year starter who plays with admirable confidence despite inconsistencies in important areas as a passer. Howell attacks the field working from deep to short when he's allowed. He's not a classic full-field reader at this point but has pocket poise and mobility to potentially develop in that area in the future. He muscles throws, hindering his accuracy on drive throws but has adequate arm strength and ca…”
“…Howell has been lost in the shuffle a bit due to a slow start to the 2021 season that overshadowed a solid campaign overall. He displayed more athleticism and running skills during his final year at North Carolina, and his polished game could help him emerge as a capable starter in the right situation.…”
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