Sam Howell was drafted No. 144 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2022 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 20 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value
2022 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 1 · #144 overall
Sam Howell North Carolina Draft
Sam Howell was drafted No. 144 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2022 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 20 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #144
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2022
- NFL games
- 20
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1267th at North Carolina
The pick
How Sam Howell came off the board in 2022.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
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North Carolina
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 218 lbs
- Hometown
- Monroe, NC
- Pre-draft board
- No. 50 prospect85.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
20 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value
- Games played
- 20
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1267th among North Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 12100% of career value
- Final season
- 20242 years after the draft
Around pick 144
Who came off the board on either side of Sam Howell.
South Carolina State
Maryland
Kentucky
Indiana
North Carolina in the 2022 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from North Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Sam Howell in the 2022 NFL Draft
Sam Howell is a Quarterback out of North Carolina selected No. 144 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2022 NFL Draft. 20 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value North Carolina has produced 154 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Sam Howell drafted?
Sam Howell was selected No. 144 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2022 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/sam-howell.
What college did Sam Howell play for?
Sam Howell played college football at North Carolina in the ACC. See every North Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-tar-heels.
How did Sam Howell's NFL career turn out?
20 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 12 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/sam-howell.