Sam Howell Named Preseason First-Team All-American By Walter Camp Football Foundation

Posted Jun 17, 2021
UNC QB Sam Howell has been named preseason first-team All-American by the Walter Camp Football Foundation. Howell enters his junior season having already thrown for 7,227 yards and 68 TDs with a 64.4 completion percentage in 25 games. His 68 TD passes are the most through a sophomore season in ACC history and are tied for the UNC record. (GoHeels.com)

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