Sam Howell, Storm Duck listed among top 50 college football players for 2021

Posted Jul 8, 2021
Over the last two seasons, UNC quarterback Sam Howell ranks first in the Power Five in 20-plus-yard completions, passing yards, touchdowns, and big-time throws (59, 15 more than the next QB). Storm Duck finished his first season with an 81.3 coverage grade, a top-20 mark in the Power Five, and one of the 15 best we have ever given to a true freshman. (Pro Football Focus)

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