The 10 Best Games of Sam Howell's UNC Football Career

Posted Jan 5, 2022
On Saturday, January 1, Sam Howell declared for the 2022 NFL Draft after three seasons as North Carolina's staring quarterback. According to Pro Football Focus, Howell is the third-highest-rated quarterback prospect, behind Ole Miss’ Matt Coral and Pittsburgh’s Kenny Pickett. Here is a ranking of the top 10 games of Howell’s storied Tar Heel football career. (Inside Carolina)

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