UNC Football: Where Sam Howell’s draft stock stands

Posted Jan 4, 2022
Going into this year, Sam Howell was in the talk to be the top overall pick in the 2022 draft but as it stands right now his stock is hovering around late first-round. Per NFL Mock Draft Database, Howell’s average spot in mock drafts is No. 30 but he’s ranked as the No. 29 overall prospect. Here’s a look at the latest updated mock drafts and Howell’s stock: (Keeping It Heel)

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