Is Bryce Young throwing at 2023 NFL Combine? Everything we know about top QB prospects plans so far
Top-rated prospect Bryce Young of Alabama was expected to catch a lot of people's attention in the upcoming NFL combine. Unfortunately, he won't be throwing at the event.
As per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, C.J. Stroud of Ohio State will be throwing at the combine, but Young will only be doing interviews. He is set to make throws at his Pro Day.
Young has already impressed everyone during his time with Alabama. He failed to win a national championship with them but solidified his spot as one of the best quarterbacks coming out of college.
In three years in college, Bryce Young played 34 games, throwing for 8,356 yards, 80 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He also rushed for 162 yards and had seven rushing touchdowns.
Young has been undermined due to his height, but he will hope to shut down all the critics once he gets the opportunity to showcase his talent in the NFL.
Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud will throw at this week’s NFL Scouting Combine, while Alabama QB Bryce Young will wait to do so for his pro day, sources tell me and @TomPelissero.
Young is long past his AC joint injury from this season, but he’ll just do interviews in Indy.
NFL Draft 2023: Bryce Young touted to be the first overall pick
The Chicago Bears currently have the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft, but are open to trading it. It gives other teams an opportunity to get the first overall pick and use it to draft Bryce Young.
The Indianapolis Colts are expected to engage in trade talks with the Bears as they are more than eager to have Young as their quarterback. The former Alabama quarterback will be in a great situation if he lands with the Colts as they have many good players to support their quarterback.
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The Alabama QB is currently the favorite to be the first overall pick in the NFL Draft. https://t.co/rS7rYOxAAt
Other teams will also look to engage in trade talks with the Bears as a player like Young is hard to pass on. Despite his small size, Young has proved at the college level that he can lead a team from the front, and he will hope to translate that into the NFL.
Although Young will not be throwing at the combine, the quarterback's measurements will shed more light on his size, piqueing the attention of league personnel.