Sam Howell Showcases Accuracy, Arm Strength at UNC Pro Day Ahead of 2022 NFL Draft

By Adam D Anglo On Mar 28, 2022

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North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell tried to improve his stock with a strong performance at Monday’s pro day ahead of the 2022 NFL draft.

The prospect showcased a variety of passes during his throwing session:

NFL @NFL

Sam Howell showing off his arm at <a href=”https://twitter.com/UNCFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@UNCFootball</a> Pro Day ???? <a href=”https://twitter.com/Sam7Howell?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@Sam7Howell</a> <br><br>(via <a href=”https://twitter.com/accnetwork?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>@accnetwork</a>)<a href=”https://t.co/lAhcpcROyf”>pic.twitter.com/lAhcpcROyf</a>

Ellis L. Williams @BookofEllis

North Carolina QB Sam Howell is about a quarter through his throwing workout. He’s been very accurate short and intermediate. Missed one deep ball. <a href=”https://t.co/BLucTcbQG6″>pic.twitter.com/BLucTcbQG6</a>

Ellis L. Williams @BookofEllis

North Carolina QB Sam Howell concluded his throwing session with a short and effective red zone session. He threw about 40 passes in total. Only 3 or 4 balls were incomplete. No drops. Overall, a crisp performance by Howell. <a href=”https://t.co/Eo1opsPjyY”>pic.twitter.com/Eo1opsPjyY</a>

There were plenty of positive moments, with Howell showcasing his versatile arm:

Jordan Reid @Jordan_Reid

66-throw script for Sam Howell. Really enjoyed how diverse it was. A great mixture of under-center and shotgun throws that involved lots of pocket movement. He throws a beautiful deep ball. Displayed different variances of touch and velocity today.

Howell is somewhat of a divisive prospect among scouts, with Bleacher Report’s Scouting Department listing him as the fifth-best quarterback in the class.

The quarterback’s 2019 season put him on the map with 3,641 passing yards and 38 touchdowns, but his numbers in these categories dropped in each of the next two seasons. His 154.2 efficiency rating in 2021 was the lowest of his three-year college career.

Prospects can regain momentum during the predraft process, although most head coaches and general managers were unavailable Monday while at the owners meetings in Florida. North Carolina said Howell will have a second throwing session next week to let more team personnel attend.

There was still a big turnout for the signal-caller:

Jim Nagy @JimNagy_SB

All 32 NFL teams will be at today’s UNC pro-day, including QB coaches from Texans, Seahawks, Commanders, Giants & Eagles to workout Sam Howell. UNC officials report second throwing session will be scheduled so HCs and GMs currently at NFL Owner’s meetings can see Howell workout. <a href=”https://t.co/1C0zdWy90S”>pic.twitter.com/1C0zdWy90S</a>

Mike Garafolo @MikeGarafolo

All 32 teams on hand at UNC today for Sam Howell’s pro day. Among teams with OCs/QB coaches: <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/Commanders?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#Commanders</a>, <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/Giants?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#Giants</a>, <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/Steelers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#Steelers</a>, <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/Eagles?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#Eagles</a>, <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/Titans?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#Titans</a>, <a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/Seahawks?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#Seahawks</a>. League meeting kept many HCs/GMs away. Howell might throw again next week for teams. <a href=”https://t.co/1U22ewacVC”>pic.twitter.com/1U22ewacVC</a>

Phil Orban @philorbanWSOC9

Panthers Director of Player Personnel Pat Stewart and college scouting director Cole Spencer at UNC’s Pro Day to get a look at Sam Howell. <br>With so many GMs/HCs in Florida for the league meetings Sam will have a second throwing session next week.

Tony Pauline @TonyPauline

Also- big turnout by the Washington Commanders at North Carolina pro day to watch Sam Howell. Marty Hurney and others on hand. Saints have Jeff Ireland in Chapel Hill for Howell.

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said he would have attended if not for the owners meetings, per Joe Person of The Athletic.

The team needs a new franchise signal-caller after the retirement of Ben Roethlisberger. It signed Mitchell Trubisky this offseason with the expectation he’d have a chance to compete for the starting role.

This year’s draft begins April 28 in Las Vegas.

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