5 Things to Know About New Minnesota Vikings Quarterback Sam Howell

Posted Apr 29, 2025
Sam Howell holds a number of UNC records, including career passing yards (10,283) and touchdowns (92), the single-season mark for passing TDs (38) and single-game tallies for yards (550) and TDs (6). Drake Maye, the No. 3 overall pick in 2024, eclipsed Howell in single-season passing yardage. Howell had 5-plus passing TDs three times at UNC. (Minnesota Vikings)

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