Top Five North Carolina Prospects in 2022 NFL Draft

Posted May 27, 2021
UNC quarterback Sam Howell is a consistent and accurate passer. He throws a beautiful deep ball. After two phenomenal seasons, Howell will have to adapt to new wideouts with top targets Dyami Brown and Dazz Newsome leaving for the NFL. If he can pick up where he left off, Howell will be in contention for the top quarterback in the 2022 Draft Class. (Sports Illustrated)

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