The Carolina Panthers are set to select Bryce Young with the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft after identifying the former Alabama star as their franchise quarterback of the future.
February’s NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis saw a strong showing from the heralded quarterback class with Alabama’s Bryce Young, Kentucky’s Will Levis, Ohio State’s CJ Stroud and Florida’s Anthony Richardson all receiving rave reviews either from the workouts or interview process. Carolina certainly saw enough to make a move, completing a blockbuster trade with the Chicago Bears to move up to the first overall pick.
Ahead of this month’s draft, the Panthers jumped nine places to have the pick of the talent. The franchise traded the ninth overall pick, the 61st overall pick, a 2024 first-round selection and a 2025 second-round selection as well as star receiver DJ Moore to the Bears.
