The Washington Commanders have selected former Tar Heel quarterback Sam Howell in the fifth round of the NFL Draft. Howell finally heard his name called two days after a historic first round of the draft transpired, which saw six wide receivers get picked, as well as five Georgia Bulldogs. The only quarterback to hear his name called last night was Pitt’s Kenny Pickett, who was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Now Howell will join him in the pros in hopes of making a name for himself with his new team.
Sam Howell left the University of North Carolina holding 27 school records as a quarterback.