It was a relatively tame NFL Free Agency, but all 32 teams now have their attention directed toward the 2023 NFL Draft in order to add talent to their rosters. The first round of the draft is kicking off on Thursday, April 27th. Of course, draft analysis, projections and rumors will be dominating the NFL news until then. Among the players expected to hear his name called early on is Bryce Young out of Alabama.
The following is a complete Bryce Young NFL Draft profile, including stats, highlights and a mock projection.
When is the 2023 NFL Draft?
As always, the 2023 NFL Draft will be a three-day event. The first day will feature the first round of players, which is only 31 this season. All of these picks will be broken down here at FlurrySports. Day 2 will be Rounds 2-3 and Day 3 features Rounds 4-7.
The 2023 NFL Draft will take place from April 27-29 in Kansas City, MO. The Bryce Young draft projection expects him to hear his name called early on.
Bryce Young NFL Draft Profile, Stats, Highlights and Projection
Bryce Young
Position: QB
Height: 5-10
Weight: 204 lbs
Age: 21
College: Alabama
Bryce Young Stats 2022 | Alabama Crimson Tide
Passing Yards: 3,328
Passing TDs: 32
QB Rating: 183.2
Rushing Yards: 185
Rushing TDs: 4
Interceptions: 5
Bryce Young Draft Profile
Strengths
Playing in a pro-style offense at Alabama, Bryce Young showed poise and precision throughout his college career. The 2021 Heisman Trophy winner plays with a high football IQ. Young succeeds in sensing pressure in the pocket and has shown a great ability to of scrambling out of dangerous situations. Though he doesn’t have the strongest arm of all time, Young can make close to any throw with tight accuracy in the NFL. He can hit both lob and bullet throws between defenders on any level. His speed is not fully relied on, but has been used to keep plays alive throughout his career at Alabama.
Weaknesses
The glaring and overstated weakness of Bryce Young is his size. At 5-10, 204 lbs, Young lacks the prototypical quarterback build in the NFL. As stated before, Young does not possess the strongest arm of all time. Young has also missed time this past season with a shoulder injury.
Bryce Young Highlights
Bryce Young Draft Projection
All 2023 NFL Draft Projections are taken from the latest CBS NFL Mock Draft by Ryan Wilson.
Bryce Young is currently projected to be drafted by the Houston Texans at No. 2.
For more 2023 NFL Draft profiles and coverage, check out our NFL Draft page.
