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20
Games
4,139
Pass Yards
22
Pass TD
23
INT
300
Rush Yards
6
Rush TD
Draft Details
Year
Round
Round 5
Pick
144th overall
Position
College
Sam Howell Career Stats
- Primary starter for 1 season.
- Ranks 3rd in the 2022 draft class in passing yards (4,139).
- Best statistical season: 2023 with WAS (3,946 passing yards).
Passing
| Season | Team | G | Cmp | Att | Yds | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | WAS | 1 | 11 | 19 | 169 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | WAS | 17 | 388 | 612 | 3,946 | 21 | 21 |
| 2024 | SEA | 1 | 5 | 14 | 24 | 0 | 1 |
| Career | 19 | 404 | 645 | 4,139 | 22 | 23 |
Rushing
| Season | Team | G | Car | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | WAS | 1 | 5 | 35 | 1 |
| 2023 | WAS | 17 | 48 | 263 | 5 |
| 2024 | SEA | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Career | 19 | 54 | 300 | 6 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Sam Howell is a former quarterback out of North Carolina, selected by the Washington Commanders with the 144th overall pick (round 5) in the 2022 NFL Draft. He played 20 regular-season games from 2022 to 2024, with the Washington Commanders and Seattle Seahawks.
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Height
6-1
Weight
218 lbs
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