Mel Kiper projects Sam Howell as a major steal in the NFL Draft

Posted Jan 21, 2022
Sam Howell, a former four-star recruit via the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies, still has a bright NFL future ahead of him. And ESPN NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper believes the Detroit Lions presents the perfect landing spot for the former UNC star. (On3.com)

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