Dec 30, 2021; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Sam Howell (7) on the field in the third quarter during the 2021 Duke's Mayo Bowl at Bank of America Stadium.

Dec 30, 2021; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Sam Howell (7) looks to pass in the second quarter during the 2021 Duke's Mayo Bowl at Bank of America Stadium.

And for most of his college career, Sam Howell was seen as a potential first-round pick. Hell, he set the school record at North Carolina for career passing yards (10,283) and touchdowns (92).