Bryce Young’s football knowledge ‘blew away’ Carolina Panthers HC
Former Alabama quarterback Bryce Young is set to begin his NFL career but must wait for the 2023 NFL draft to take place before he knows which team he will be playing for. Young is expected to be one of the first few names called on the first night of the annual draft, with some believing he could be the first overall selection.
Young won the coveted Heisman Trophy in 2021 for his spectacular play on the field. He also impressed many with his leadership and playing abilities in 2022.
What makes Young special isn’t just his arm strength or ability to extend plays, but his knowledge. Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich got a taste of Young’s football IQ during Alabama’s pro day and he was reportedly blown away.
“I think Bryce Young. Everything I’ve heard about Young as a kid is A-plus-plus,” states MMQB senior NFL reporter Albert Breer. “His OC from Alabama, Bill O’Brien, told teams in the fall he’s never had a player like Young, and O’Brien coached Tom Brady. Scouts will tell you his accuracy, instincts, pocket movement, football IQ, competitiveness and toughness are all A-plus. I’ve also heard he absolutely blew away Carolina coach Frank Reich when they sat down and talked football.”
The Panthers currently hold the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft and it’s allegedly down to two star quarterbacks for the pick: Young and Ohio State‘s C.J. Stroud. Both are legitimate options, which should make it difficult for Carolina to pick between them.
Roll Tide Wire will continue to follow Young and other former Alabama players now preparing for the draft.
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