In a historic move, the Carolina Panthers have selected University of Alabama quarterback and 2021 Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young with the first pick in the 2023 NFL Draft (CNN). The Panthers have been going through some QB stopgap solutions in recent years and are hoping that Young will become the future of the franchise (USA Today). Young is a unique QB prospect who could change perceptions of what NFL teams look for in a quarterback (Yahoo Sports).
Despite some concerns about his size, Young’s tremendous feel for the game along with his Joe Burrow-like calm on the field makes him a valuable asset (The Ringer). He made history by becoming the first Alabama quarterback to win the Heisman in 2021, and now he’s made more Crimson Tide history by becoming the first Tide player to go No. 1 overall in the common era (CBS Sports).
Young is ready to get to work in Carolina after being selected by the Panthers. He expressed that he is blessed to be a Panther and is looking forward to the future (Fox News). The Panthers expressed that they were unanimous in selecting Young with the No. 1 overall pick (ESPN) and it seems like they made the right choice as they now have their long-awaited QB (USA Today).
Fans can come welcome Young at Bank of America Stadium on Friday (Carolina Panthers) and it will definitely be exciting to see him play in the NFL.
