Sam Howell Among Early Heisman Trophy Contenders for 2021

Posted Jan 29, 2021
4. Sam Howell, QB, North Carolina - The fact that Howell is so far up on this list even though his top four weapons from last season have moved on speaks volumes about his talent and potential leading the Tar Heels' offense. As a sophomore, Howell finished fourth nationally with 3,586 passing yards, which is the most among players returning in 2021. (Athlon Sports)

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