Steve Sarkisian: Bryce Young Is Steph Curry on Grass

The current Texas coach spent a year with Young in Tuscaloosa.

With the NFL draft only a few weeks away, the debate over who is the best quarterback continues. While each of the top four prospects at the position has a case, Alabama’s Bryce Young remains the consistent favorite as the No.1 pick in the draft.

Young’s supporters remain steadfast that he will shine in the NFL, including those who coached him in college. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian, who helped recruit and coach Young at Alabama before heading to Austin, had a special comparison for the quarterback.

“I think the best way to describe Bryce, to me he’s Steph Curry on grass,” Sarkisian said. “That was what everybody said about Steph Curry going into the NBA: Was he gonna be big enough? Could he really shoot that in the NBA? And I think Steph has proven that.”

"To me [Bryce Young is] Steph Curry on grass."

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Sarkisian went on to praise many aspects of Young’s game, including his football IQ, throwing with anticipation and pocket feel. The Texas coach believes all of this outweighs the risks of Young’s smaller stature.

“In the end, I think Bryce has got a great career ahead of him,” Sarkisian said. “Naturally, I think he has to take care of his body throughout the offseason throughout the in-season…but I think when that guy walks in the door, he’s gonna step in that huddle and have great command.”

Young won the Heisman Trophy in 2021 and was one of the best players in the country last year before battling injuries. In 27 games over those two years, he totaled 79 passing touchdowns to just 12 interceptions, which is why he could end up the Panthers’ pick at No. 1 overall.