Sam Howell Ranked No. 1 Rising Junior for 2021 College Football Season

Posted Apr 14, 2021
1. Sam Howell, North Carolina Quarterback: Howell is first on this list because of his explosive ability and elite potential, not only at the college level but also beyond. There is no rising junior with a higher offensive ceiling. When he's got weapons around him, he's the battery who makes the clock tick. He is the nation's best returning quarterback in 2021. (Bleacher Report)

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