Sam Howell


Headshot of Sam Howell
Position: QB
Jersey #: 16
Date of Birth: November 16, 2000
Height / Weight: 6'1" / 225 lbs
College: North Carolina
Drafted: Round , Pick 144 in 2022 by WAS
First Team: WAS (2022)
Last Team: DAL (2026)

Quarterback Stats

Year Team Games Cmp Att Pass Yds Pass TDs INTs Sacks Rush Yds Rush TDs Fantasy
2024SEA15142401420-1
2023WAS1738861239462121652635257
2022WAS1111916911335118

Career Summary

North Carolina background; quarterback

Sam Howell played college football at North Carolina. His NFL entry year is recorded as 2022, and the 2024 historical roster lists his position as quarterback.

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High School

Sun Valley quarterback prospect

Howell attended Sun Valley High School in North Carolina. He was a consensus four-star recruit and was ranked as the nation's No. 3 pro-style quarterback by 247Sports.

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College Career

North Carolina passing records

Howell started 37 games at North Carolina from 2019 through 2021. He finished with school records of 10,283 passing yards and 92 touchdown passes.

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Path to the NFL

2022 NFL Draft: round 5, pick 144

The Washington Commanders selected Sam Howell in round 5 of the 2022 NFL Draft with overall pick No. 144. The draft record lists his college as North Carolina.

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NFL Career

Historical NFL roster record through 2024

Sam Howell's historical NFL roster entries include Washington (2022–2023); Seattle Seahawks (2024). These dated snapshots establish roster membership rather than a total of regular-season appearances.

In the 2023 regular season, Sam Howell completed 388 of 612 passes for 3,946 yards and 21 touchdowns. In the 2024 regular season, Sam Howell completed 5 of 14 passes for 24 yards and 0 touchdowns.

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28870, 00-0037077, 2000-11-16, Sam Howell, Sam, Howell

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