Quarterbacks are often subjected to criticism for not living up to everyone’s high expectations, but with unwavering dedication and passion, many athletes have successfully overcome setbacks in their careers. Similarly, despite speculations, Howell has maintained his position as the starting quarterback for the Washington Commanders. He might be experiencing a rough time during the 2023 campaign, but it’s a matter of time before he will pounce back stronger, shunning every critic through his exceptional skills and abilities as a quarterback.
Born in Waynesville, North Carolina, Howell moved to Union County, North Carolina, where he attended Sun Valley High School. He finished his high school career with 13,415 passing yards and recorded 145 touchdowns and added another 3,621 rushing yards and 60 touchdowns. Subsequently, he continued playing football at college and committed to playing at the University of North Carolina. He concluded his collegiate career with a total of 10,283 yards and 92 touchdown passes, achieving significant accomplishments during his time at North Carolina. Noteworthy achievements include receiving the title of ACC Rookie of the Year in 2019. Additionally, he earned third-team All-ACC honors in 2019, and second-team All-ACC honors in 2020.
Following his collegiate career, he was selected as the 144th pick in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Washington Commanders.
Sam Howell Age
As of December 2023, Howell is 23 years old. He was born on 16 September 2000 to Duke and Amy Howell in Waynesville, North Carolina. Howell has a mixed heritage; he is part Korean as his American grandfather married a Korean grandmother. In honor of his heritage, he wore the South Korean Flag on his helmet, representing South Korea.
At such a young age, he has amassed a net worth of around $2 million, primarily from his NFL rookie contract, bolstered by a handful of sponsored deals with reputed brands.
In 2022, Howell signed a rookie 4- years contract with the Commanders valued at $4,021,600, including a signing bonus of $361,600, a guaranteed amount of $361,600 and an average annual salary of $1,005,400. Over his two-season NFL career with the Commanders, he has an estimated career earnings of around $1,936,600.
Sam Howell NFL Career Statistics
Howell outshone Jacoby Brissett in training camp and cemented his place as the starting quarterback for the Commanders in the 2023 season. Despite having a decorated collegiate career, there was very limited playing time in his rookie season and the 2023 season has been less than impressive up to now. However, it would not be fair to judge him based on his performance over his two-season NFL career. The North Carolina alum has an abundance of potential that will soon be showcased through his performances in the coming times.
| Year | Team | Games | Passing | Rushing | Sacks | Fumbles | ||||||||||||||||
| GP | GS | Record | Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | Y/A | Lng | TD | Int | Rtg | Att | Yd | Y/A | Lng | TD | Sack | Yd | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2022 | WAS | 1 | 1 | 1−0 | 11 | 19 | 57.9 | 169 | 8.9 | 52 | 1 | 1 | 83 | 5 | 35 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | WAS | 14 | 14 | 4−10 | 346 | 535 | 64.7 | 3,568 | 6.7 | 51 | 19 | 15 | 83.9 | 43 | 265 | 6.2 | 24 | 5 | 59 | 403 | 4 | 2 |
| Career | 15 | 15 | 5−10 | 357 | 554 | 64.4 | 3,737 | 6.7 | 52 | 20 | 16 | 83.9 | 48 | 300 | 6.3 | 24 | 6 | 62 | 414 | 4 | 2 | |
FAQs
A. Yes, Sam Howell has two siblings named Anna and Will Howell.
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A. Sam Howell was born and raised in North Carolina and holds American nationality.
