Sam Howell

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Sam Howell born?September 16, 2000
2. Where was Sam Howell born?United States
3. What is the NFL draft selection?Washington Commanders, 5th round, 2022
4. What is the 2023 NFL season performance?3,900 passing yards, led the league in interceptions and sacks
5. Who is Sam Howell?Sam Howell is a fast football player who throws the ball like a rocket. He played college football at the University of North Carolina and now plays in the NFL.
6. How many touchdown passes did Sam Howell throw in college?He threw 38 touchdown passes in one season and 92 over his entire college career.

Quarterback: The primary offensive player responsible for directing plays, passing, and managing the game's tempo.
Interception: A pass thrown by the quarterback that is caught by an opposing player, resulting in a turnover.
Sack: The act of a defensive player tackling the quarterback behind the line of scrimmage before a pass can be thrown.
NFL Draft: An annual event where teams select eligible college football players, forming the foundation of their rosters.