FORT WORTH, Texas – Sam Howell has been named to the Davey O'Brien QB Class of 2021. Each member of the 40-player group is now an official candidate to win the 2021 Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award.
Howell is one of 13 quarterbacks on the list for the second year in a row. The junior from Indian Trail, North Carolina, has tossed 18 touchdowns and thrown for 1,851 yards on 129 of 211 passing attempts. On the ground, Howell has rushed for 494 yards, fourth most among FBS quarterbacks, and scored five touchdowns.