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C.J. Stroud got to make his case to be the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft on Wednesday. Now, Bryce Young will make his case at Alabama’s pro day on Thursday.
Young, the 2021 Heisman Trophy winner, is considered to be among the best quarterbacks in the 2023 NFL Draft class. He showed a good arm and great accuracy on his tape, which will remind NFL fans of a young Russell Wilson.
Of course, there are some concerns with Young. He is just over 5-10 and barely weighs 200 pounds. As such, NFL teams will be a bit wary of his size.
But Young checks every other box and has two years of starting experience. That will make him a coveted prospect no matter what he does during his pro day.
Even still, a solid outing on Thursday — or a dynamic one — will help Young to set his draft stock ablaze. That should put him in the mix to be the No. 1 selection in the draft.
Sporting News is tracking Young’s performance from his pro day Thursday. Follow along for the latest updates and highlights from the Alabama showcase.
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Bryce Young pro day live updates, highlights
Alabama’s first pro day will begin at 10 a.m. ET, but Bryce Young isn’t expected to throw until the afternoon.
10:27 a.m. — There are expected to be a lot of key NFL decision-makers at Alabama’s pro day, which should come as no surprise. Among the quarterback-needy teams, the Panthers and Raiders will have both their head coaches and general managers in attendance.
Tuscaloosa always biggest stop on spring scouting circuit.
Huge contingent of NFL decision-makers scheduled to be at tomorrow’s @AlabamaFTBL pro-day:GM (12): BUF, CAR, CHI, DET, GB, LV, MIA, NYG, PIT, SEA, TEN, WAS
HC (10): CAR, CHI, LV, MIA, MIN, NE, NO, NYG, PIT, SEA pic.twitter.com/C4MtdWwXLp
— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) March 23, 2023
9:54 a.m. — The Panthers aren’t the only ones that met with Young. The Raiders, who own the No. 7 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, also spoke to the Alabama quarterback on Wednesday night.
Following dinner with the #Panthers last night, Alabama QB Bryce Young met with the #Raiders ahead of his pro day today. Vegas currently holds the 7th pick in the NFL Draft.
We’re live from Bama’s pro day today on NFL+ at 1:30p Eastern. @SteveSmithSr89 joins me from Tuscaloosa. pic.twitter.com/TUM1zvfwPZ
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 23, 2023
8:58 a.m. — The Panthers are doing their homework on all the top passers in the 2023 NFL Draft. ESPN’s David Newton reports that Carolina’s brass, including owner David Tepper, dined with Young Wednesday night ahead of his workout on Thursday.
The Panthers turn their focus today to Alabama’s pro day with QB Bryce Young. Their contingent, including owner David Tepper, had dinner with Young last night. That may have been as big or bigger than what they learn on the field today.
— David Newton (@DNewtonespn) March 23, 2023
The Panthers had been at C.J. Stroud’s pro day earlier in the day, sending 11 people to watch him work out. Thus, their taking a similar approach with Young shouldn’t be a surprise, but it is noteworthy.
Will Bryce Young throw at Alabama pro day?
Yes, Bryce Young is planning to throw at Alabama’s first pro day on Thursday. He chose to do so after not throwing at the 2023 NFL Combine; he only measured and interviewed at the combine, opting to save the drills for his pro day.
Young’s performance in passing drills will be the most important part of his pro day. That said, his measurements will garner attention after he came in at 5-10 1/8, 204 pounds at the 2023 NFL Combine.
If Young measures similarly and performs well in the passing drills, which he should, that will help to further the comparisons between his ability and 2019 No. 1 pick Kyler Murray.
How to watch Alabama’s pro day in 2023
- Date: Thursday, March 23
- Time: 1 p.m. ET (noon CT)
- TV channel: SEC Network
- Live stream: Fubo
SEC Network will televise the first of Alabama’s two pro days on Thursday, March 23. The event itself will begin at 10 a.m. ET but the network’s broadcast won’t begin until 1 p.m. ET, shortly before Young is expected to throw.
Those who want to live stream Alabama’s pro day but don’t have cable will be able to use Fubo to watch it. Fubo carries the SEC Network, a member of the ESPN family, as well as ABC, CBS, Fox and other major networks, meaning you can catch football action leading up to, and including, the 2023 NFL season. Fubo also offers a free trial.
Bryce Young NFL Draft projection
Young was widely considered to be the top quarterback in the 2023 NFL Draft class entering the 2022 college football season. He had another good year from Alabama, and that has allowed him to remain near the top of many big boards across the league.
However, Young is no longer guaranteed to be the first quarterback selected. Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud is presently favored to be the No. 1 overall pick, so Young may have to settle for being the second quarterback selected.
Even still, it looks like Young is going to be a top-two pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, barring a surprise. If the Panthers don’t end up taking Young, the Texans — who have long been tied to Alabama quarterback — well could take him, unless they end up falling in love with the athletic potential of Anthony Richardson.
On the off-chance that occurs, Young still almost certainly wouldn’t escape the top four. The quarterback-needy Colts are expected to target a player at the position. Young would fit the Jalen Hurts mold that new coach Shane Steichen is seeking while owner Jim Irsay praised Young unprompted at Steichen’s introductory news conference.
So barring a surprise, Young will be a top-four pick. And it would be a surprise to see him be one of the first two players selected in the 2023 NFL Draft.
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