2023 NFL Draft: Twitter Reacts to Bryce Young Drafted No. 1 Overall by Carolina Panthers
Former Alabama quarterback Bryce Young had been pinned as the consensus No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft in the days leading up to the event, and that's indeed what he became when the event kicked off Thursday night in Kansas City.
Young projects as a prospect with a high floor who potentially has just as high of a ceiling as he heads into his professional career, finishing out his final season at Alabama with a 64.5% completion percentage, 3,328 passing yards, 32 touchdowns and five interceptions. He also ran for 185 yards and four touchdowns on 49 attempts.
One of the primary differences between Young and some of the other quarterbacks who have come out of Alabama is the quality of supporting cast he played with -- the Crimson Tide are shakier than they have been previously as of late with subpar wide receiver play in 2022.
The Panthers are no stranger to ups-and-downs with turnover at the quarterback position over recent years, so it will be interesting to see how things play out with the team prioritizing signal-caller above all else this offseason.
Here's a look at what Twitter had to say about the selection:
Very excited for Bryce Young and the Carolina Panthers. Love the fit and potential for him there.
— Russell Brown (@RussNFLDraft) April 28, 2023
Brief report on my 3rd ranked player:
Goes through his progressions and reads consistently. Navigates and moves around the pocket while extending plays with ease.…
Just two months after the first Super Bowl to feature two black starting QBs, another landmark moment tonight for diversity and inclusion at the position.
— Brian Stumpf (@Stumpf_Brian) April 28, 2023
Bryce Young and CJ Stroud are first pair of black QBs to be selected 1-and-2 overall in an NFL Draft. pic.twitter.com/en5OqYmlx4
Bryce Young? Really?
— MrPaybackYT (@PaybackX) April 28, 2023
Should of been CJ
The Panthers haven’t had good — heck competent — QB play since 2017, the last year Cam Newton was mostly himself.
— JS (@spencer_josh) April 28, 2023
That’s about to change. And it’s not just about Bryce Young’s elite talent, but also about his new head coach. #KeepPounding
Bryce Young will be the best QB in this draft.
— Tu Mu (@JerseyGuy84) April 28, 2023
Bryce Young is a Carolina Panther.
— NFL (@NFL) April 28, 2023
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Panthers draft party loves pick of Bryce Young at No.1. pic.twitter.com/GehJ3MNFd4
— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) April 28, 2023