CHAPEL HILL – Carolina QB Sam Howell has been named preseason first-team All-American by the Walter Camp Football Foundation. The Indian Trail, N.C. native enters his junior season having already thrown for 7,227 yards and 68 TDs with a 64.4 completion percentage in 25 games. His 68 TD passes are the most through a sophomore season in ACC history and are tied for the school record.
Last season, Howell threw for 3,586 yards and 30 TDs, while completing 68.1% of his passes. His 30 TD passes led the ACC and ranked sixth nationally.