Sam Howell Named Preseason First-Team All-American By The Athletic

Posted Aug 16, 2021
The Athletic named UNC junior quarterback Sam Howell a first-team preseason All-American on Monday. In addition to this honor, Howell is among the names favored to win the Heisman Trophy, and has been named to watch lists for the Walter Camp and Manning Awards as well. He would be the first UNC player to win any of these prestigious honors. (Chapelboro.com)

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