There was little drama Thursday night to kickoff the first round of the NFL Draft when the Carolina Panthers selected Alabama quarterback Bryce Young with the No. 1 overall pick. The former Heisman Trophy winner’s Panthers jersey is now available at Fanatics.
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Young can make every throw, has strong pocket presence and is a dynamic playmaker. The biggest question is his size — 5-foot-10, 204. It was never an issue while Young played at a high level at Alabama but the NFL is a different story and the Panthers need to protect their QB.
Young has all the tools. He excelled in a pro-style offense, can make the necessary throws, has strong pocket awareness and the ability to create off-schedule plays.
No quarterback who weighed under 207 pounds at the combine has been drafted in the first round.
Carolina has not been to the playoffs since 2017 largely because of inconsistency at the QB position.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.