Who is the #1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft?

Bryce Young makes history by being the #1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft


Who is the #1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft?

Bryce Young (Image via Sky Sports)

The NFL draft is underway and the first day was full of surprises and excitement. The first day consists of the first round of the draft, including many talented players looking to find a place in the coveted football league.

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The Carolina Panthers had the first pick of the draft, and it was pretty certain who they were going to go with. The Carolina-based team was clearly lacking a franchise QB after the departure of Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold.

This year’s draft had decent QB prospects. However, one name stood way above the others, and it was pretty obvious that the Panthers would draft him. Bryce Young was the first name to be called out by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, and it was historic.

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Bryce Young is the #1 pick in the 2023 NFL draft

Bryce Young
Bryce Young (Image via NBC Sports)

With many QB options to choose from, the Panthers were in a conundrum. However, in the end, the competition was between Bryce Young and C.J. Stroud for the top spot.

Young has been marvelous for Alabama State and is also the first #1 pick from the University in recent history. The 21-year-old QB has many qualities that make him one of the best QBs in the draft.

He also holds various records for the Crimson Tide, including most passing yards in a single game. Young also won the Heisman Trophy during his time in Alabama and cemented his status as one of the best.

No doubt there are many physical downsides to his game, and he is not the best athlete. However, it didn’t matter to the Panthers, and they were sure of their pick. There was a strong chance that the Houston Texans would have drafted him 2nd overall if the Panthers would have passed on him.

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Bryce Young is a special QB in the 2023 NFL draft

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Bryce Young (Image via NBC News)

The NFL is usually run by special players who offer something out of the ordinary. Bryce Young is exactly that, and his unpredictability can sometimes create magic on the field.

Young is a special player for many reasons. The QB is not that tall, standing at just 5-foot-10. Not only that, he also weighs less than many other QBs on the list. Weighing less than 210 pounds makes the QB privy to more injuries.

However, that didn’t matter to the Panthers, who are extremely sure of their pick. Bryce Young also has lots of expectations going into his first season in the NFL only because he isn’t a typical QB and was still picked as #1 overall. This makes things pretty precarious for the QB who will have to show his worth on the field when the season kicks off.

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