Bryce Young is a small man. That assertion could be true even when Bryce Young was an accountant or engineer or lawyer, however it’s very true in his chosen line of labor, which is NFL quarterback. The No. 1 general choose within the 2023 NFL Draft is listed at 5’10, 204 kilos on the Carolina Panthers’ official roster, and that’s placing it generously. If Young succeeds, he would be the smallest QB within the fashionable period to take action.
The Panthers are getting their first have a look at the highest choose in OTA practices this week. It’s principally been positives to date: veteran QB Andy Dalton has raved about Young’s understanding of the sport, and head coach Frank Reich referred to as his command a “10 out of 10” on his first day. There’s a cause why Bryce Young was the primary choose within the NFL Draft: he’s actually good! But there’s additionally a cause some folks have been skeptical of his professional translation, and that’s as a result of he’s nonetheless actually, actually tiny.
Young’s measurement considerations bubbled up throughout Thursday’s follow when he threw a move that was batted down. Watch the video right here:
It’s price declaring that the defensive lineman who batted down that move, Shy Tuttle, is 6’3 with an enormous attain. Then once more, there are lots of tall defensive linemen who Young should be throwing over or round all through his NFL profession.
It was simply final 12 months that then-Panthers starter Baker Mayfield had hassle with getting his passes batted down on the line of scrimmage. Mayfield is loads greater than Young, however Young definitely appears extra gifted in his skill to create performs from inside or exterior of the pocket.
This could also be a difficulty for Young all through his profession. The Panthers are betting on the truth that he’ll work out a solution to thrive anyway.