Sam Howell (North Carolina QB) vs Notre Dame 2021

[@arthurbynum]

Watched Malik prior to this vid. I was more impressed with Howell I must say.

[@40k3ith]

Did the same thing

[@JavierPerez-rj7md]

Call me crazy, but Sam has some balls and some toughness you just can’t teach. This was a really good ND defense. Would be nice to see him go to a good situation like the Saints where he could really grew.

[@12jswilson]

He's definitely a "gamer" for whatever that's worth. He's the first QB in this class I've watched that really seemed to elevate his team. Based on the blocking and the separation from the receivers, UNC had no business scoring 34 points. Howell has some issues with his accuracy and his pocket movement, but he's not terrible there either.

[@kevinmason6130]

He is my QB1. I don’t understand the criticism really. he is tough, can make every through, flashed some running ability this year, progresses through reads, is experienced. Of course his passing numbers went down this year with all of his weapons leaving in the draft. UNC football is not Alabama or Ohio state where a new group of 5 star recruits step right in every year…

[@DankBirdGang52]

I agree 100% I don't see what people don't like about him. The kid is just on it and can adapt to the NFL just as well as anyone else. It's insane the amount of criticism he gets and I don't know why.

[@nittypablo]

@@DankBirdGang52 I like Sam Howell and think PHYSICALLY he is at the top of the class with Malik Willis. Sam is tough, strong, accurate, throws a great deep ball and is the youngest in the class at 21. But, Imo Sam plays in a simple, one or two read offense(seen a stat NC ran the most rpo’s in the country the past two seasons) and doesn’t make any pre snap adjustments you see other top qbs make. MENTALLY he has a big question mark. A lot of untapped potential which is a good or bad thing depending on how he develops.

[@bolbyballinger]

The less obvious things usually tell the tale. His throwing motion is too long. Not the end of the world, but not helpful. He would seemingly prefer to be a runningback but doesn't have the speed to justify it. He'll be injured within five years the way he runs. His hips don't usually help his arm, gotta get more twist in them. The worst though is the double clutching. Good god, on almost every single throw the dude is double clutching which makes him take forever to actually get the ball out. He HAS to learn to be decisive even on throws that aren't the first read. And even on the first read and freaking screens he's double clutching. Alone these issues can be overcome, but together? It's a LONG road to develop for a guy who doesn't even have a cannon for an arm or cocaine in his legs.

[@joshsmith3598]

@@bolbyballinger This "runs to much" will get hurt isn't backed up by data. QBs suffer their worst injuries in the pocket. Lamar Jackson runs all over the place and rarely gets hurt. In the pocket? He got knocked out in Bills playoff game and this season.

[@bolbyballinger]

@@joshsmith3598 Regardless of where the leg injury occurs the fact remains that a running qb losing speed is losing a much bigger part of their game than a pocket qb who loses speed.

[@daveo83]

His arm is a canon and his accuracy is there it’ll be about reads and progressions for him just like Corral and Willis. I like him

[@stacyturbeville6863]

Howell is the best I’ve seen in all my days watching the Quarterback. I can’t believe He’s not the number one touted QB.

[@maroc-al-helmidi]

Number 1 QB this year for me, too, but he hardly would’ve made my Top 3 in 2021, 2020.

[@RonRova]

I don’t know why but I initially wrote him off. Maybe I saw a really bad pass or something. But the more I watch the more I like. Def has a good long ball. Funny thing is he’s not fast but he has a knack for getting yards with his feet!

[@chrisjay1111]

Literally me right now haha I have Pickett as number 1 option Howell 2nd, Corral 3rd and Malik 4th 🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️ hopefully my Commanders take 1

[@ethanjobson3879]

You just got your wish.

[@Hilchey5]

Favorite Qb in the draft can’t wait to see the competition with Wentz

[@206guy5]

He really is making some great throws while being hit

[@E2you]

He’s definitely under rated. If I’m Carolina and am hell bent on drafting a QB I rather take Howell in Rd 2 than anyone Rd 1.

[@michaelhinton2738]

I'm excited as a commanders fan! Howell -ing Commando! #gocommando

[@justcam8453]

Sam's a tough SOB. Browns might wanna look into this guy

[@seanmaffia]

they already have him, his name is Baker Mayfield

[@shadyground93]

His eyes come from being down field, too easily plus he won't last in the NFL taking on linebackers he's going to have to slide way more. Good strong arm and when a reciever is available early he's going there a lot, I like that. He doesn't hold the ball too long he makes a decision and goes with it, mostly good decision maker Top 4 of QB's in this 2022 draft.

[@mattjohnson3512]

I got 2 say Sam is more accurate 🎯 than Malik but Malik has more arm power 💪🏾

[@craigcreamer571]

Matt Corall and Sam Howell, are the only 2 qbs who actually have a chance to be good in the NFL, in my opinion

[@12ell47]

Kenny ?

[@thebluntreport8850]

Shid both Kenny Pickett and Desmond Ritter will have better NFL career's

[@deacon3276]

I agree only qb’s that wow me tbh Malik Willis would be great too if drafted to the right situation but that’s a major if but with corral and Howell I have belief in them almost no matter what

[@seanmaffia]

@@12ell47 Addison made him

[@Slipperyslope333]

Matt corall may be the worst out of the bunch

[@Sight4DaBLIND]

NFL Comparison: David Garrard (Former Jags QB) All around tough quite leader who will do and can do whatever it takes to win... Late 1st rd pk

[@vozkol8493]

5th round to the Commanders 🙌 been watching tape to see lowlights and highlights of the new kid

[@G93209]

Impressive against this tough ND defense

[@iansmith1761]

Christian Ponder

[@greatestraiderfan]

Reminds me of baker mayfield

[@49ersdocaos29]

Monstro!

[@joeshawcroft7121]

I like this kid. wouldn't be disappointed to see him in a Broncos uniform.

[@holiday42020]

Him and Javonte reunite as well.

[@mmorris6341]

Howell and Ridder had no problem with Hamilton

[@WackyWapper]

HTTWashington!

[@DankBirdGang52]

1:41 Please tell me why people sleep on Howell with throws like this?

[@2centswanted113]

Did you not see the under thrown deeps balls? Or struggling to get the ball to the wide side of the field?

[@bolbyballinger]

Arm strength isn't great, legs aren't fast, hips don't move, throwing motion is long, and almost every single pass takes way too long to get out because he double clutches it. The guy is a project but doesn't have the physical ceiling to warrant the undertaking when compared to others in this class.

[@DankBirdGang52]

@@bolbyballinger Nothing you said applies to Howell.

[@bolbyballinger]

@@DankBirdGang52 Watch the video again. The ball isn't moving quickly in the air (partially because he doesn't rotate the hips enough). He isn't a particularly fast guy. Fast enough to use his legs, but not to be a serious weapon. No matter how badly he wants to play runningback. And yes, you can see him double clutch before almost every throw.

[@httrprod]

@@bolbyballinger Arm Strength is fine. Legs are fast enough for the league. Hips definitely move. Literally nothing you said applies to him

[@jameseldridge3445]

He's a 75 overall to me lol. Bryce Young is a 90 overall

[@johnhuston650]

I think Denver might have bead on this guy!

[@thecaribbeanninja8945]

He’s better when he doesn’t have to play the RPO style

[@kFlame-yg2et]

I hate that he’s getting compared to Baker Mayfield and Mayfield isn’t even a bad qb look what team he’s on I mean the man has had 4 different head coaches in his first 4 years and they expect him to learn a new system each year and when they finally got sum goin for him both his rbs got hurt then to make it worse half his Wr’s got hurt and he was injured and still playing

[@Slipperyslope333]

Too many rpo I can’t tell if he’s a 1 read guy or not I do like him but none of the QBs look like a top 10 pick

[@miscellanyman263]

Lovin' Howell but his runs in the NFL will have to be curtailed; else, he'll end up like RGIII with no knees lol.

[@earthring]

Funny you said rg3

[@jewellvalentin9578]

Ummmmm I hope Carolina Trades back grabs picks and drafts this dude

[@anonymous-qs9vp]

He reminds me of another baker mayfield

[@greekosdarkness]

Just like Mayfield he will be average at best. He shouldn't be drafted before 4th round

[@TheLastRomantic68]

Except Mayfield didn't break Trevor Lawrence's true freshman QB TD record... 30?? Try 38. He played against Lawrence and if his receivers could catch, the stats would be higher.

[@greekosdarkness]

@Remnant1217 stats don't mean anything, he just doesn't have what it takes to be a starter in the league with how poor his mechanics are