Twitter reacts to Commanders selection of UNC QB Sam Howell
The Washington Commanders had multiple opportunities to select North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell before eventually landing him with the No. 144 overall pick — the first selection in the fifth round.
The Commanders acquired the Panthers’ No. 144 and No. 149 picks in a trade for the No. 120 selection and a seventh-rounder.
Howell was a three-year starter at North Carolina, breaking multiple school and ACC records. One year ago, some believed Howell would be in consideration for the No. 1 pick in 2022, but he struggled early after the Tar Heels worked to replace Howell’s top three wide receivers and top two running backs. Four of those players were selected in the 2021 NFL draft, including wide receiver Dyami Brown to Washington.
Howell was a steal for Washington. What does Twitter think?
Washington picked Sam Howell. He was a guy they really liked and would have considered higher had they not traded for Carson Wentz. For some, was top QB on the board. Liked his 2020 film a lot..
— John Keim (@john_keim) April 30, 2022
Sam Howell was arguably the best quarterback prospect in this class.
5th round for Sam Howell made too much sense to pass up. If Carson Wentz is mad about a 5th round QB, then Carson Wentz isnt the answer anyway
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) April 30, 2022
Absolutely true. We will know everything we need to know if Wentz has hurt feelings over Howell’s arrival.
sam howell still on the board is crazy
— Michael Carter (@8kMike) April 30, 2022
Many of Howell’s former teammates were upset he was still available.
Beyond crazy
— Ryan Switzer (@Switz) April 30, 2022
I hope the @Vikings take him. We need to get rid of Cousins.
— SheridanOrr (@SheridanOrr) April 30, 2022
Poor Kirk. It always comes back to Cousins.
Sam Howell has the best 3rd and 7+ reel of any QB in this draft class. I'm shocked he fell to the 5th round. If Wentz starts to slip, I think he'll be ready to play.
— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) April 30, 2022
Jeremiah believes in Sam Howell — as a future starter.
Sam Howell was my favorite QB in this class. I’m pumped. Can care less about the other rounds 🤣
— Manny Benton (@manny_benton) April 30, 2022
Popular opinion on the Howell pick.
Much earlier, but had Sam Howell to WAS in my final 7-round mock. Love the fit. Gives them Carson Wentz insurance and he’s a natural fit in Scott Turner’s offense.
The Commanders did a lot of homework on QBs and had a heavy presence at Pro Days.
— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) April 30, 2022
Washington was in on Howell throughout the process.
Draft always unpredictable, but talked to several scouts/coaches who had Sam Howell as a top-two QB in the draft. Goes in the 5th. Washington gets great value.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) April 30, 2022
Somehow, somewhere, Washington will be crushed for selecting Howell.
Dyami responds pic.twitter.com/38pl6mSGKP
— Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) April 30, 2022
You think his former teammate is happy?
