Carolina Panthers Draft Alabama QB Bryce Young 1st Overall

The Carolina Panthers have their new franchise quarterback after selecting Alabama quarterback Bryce Young first overall in the 2023 NFL Draft.

As of Wednesday, Young was -2000 to be the first overall selection according to the NFL Draft betting odds at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Bryce Young Draft Profile

Young, 5'10" and 204 pounds, bucked the potential size concerns that follow him into the NFL to be named the first overall pick.

Last season at Alabama, Young ranked eighth in the nation in ESPN's QBR after a 3,325-yard, 32-touchdown, 5-interception season.

The sky is the limit with Young's playmaking potential, and the small frame certainly does not come with a lack of arm strength. His average depth of target of 10.0 yards downfield ranked tied for 40th in the country, according to PFF.

Bryce Young Top Comparables

According to my NFL prospect database -- which accounts for production, size, draft capital, age, and more historically important variables -- here are Young's top five comparable players.

1. Zach Wilson - 89.5%
2. Kyler Murray - 89.1%
3. David Carr - 88.6%
4. C.J. Stroud - 88.2%
5. Jameis Winston 87.5%

Bryce Young in Carolina

The Panthers' quarterback carousel should be settled for this year at least after seeing a three-man rotation of Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold, and P.J. Walker total just 16 touchdowns last season.

Carolina also ranked 28th in passing efficiency, according to numberFire's expected points model.

Carolina Panthers 2023 Outlook

The Panthers' regular season win total number is set at 7.5 with -122 odds on the over, according to FanDuel Sportsbook's NFL odds.

They're +140 to make the playoffs, as well as +5500 to win the Super Bowl.

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