Washington’s selection of UNC’s Sam Howell in the 5th round of the 2022 draft was apparently borne out of the team’s recognition that the young QB’s value was simply too great to pass up on the middle of Day 3.
Regardless of the reason, I think it was one of the most important moves by the front office in this year’s draft. I was emphatic that the team needed a “Plan B” going into the 2022 season - my own preference was for Matt Corral, though I did like Howell early on - and the Commanders made the right move.