Bryce Young continues to run from revealing physical measurements
By Scott Rogust
There were more concerns about Alabama Crimson Tide and top quarterback prospect Bryce Young’s size at his pro day on Thursday.
On Wednesday, Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud was the talk of the 2023 NFL Draft class, as he held a throwing session at his pro day. The Carolina Panthers, who hold the first overall pick in the draft, were front and center. But one day later, the focus was on Alabama quarterback and former Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young, who competed at the Crimson Tide’s pro day.
Throughout the pre-draft process, the focus was on Young’s size, particularly his height and weight. At the NFL Scouting Combine earlier this month, Young officially measured at 5-foot-10 inches tall and 204-pounds. But, Young didn’t participate at the Combine.
Young did throw at his pro day on Thursday, but he didn’t get weighed again. He is standing by his weight at the Scouting Combine, as noted by NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.
Bryce Young did not weigh in this morning at Alabama’s pro day. He’ll stand on his 204 pounds from the Scouting Combine.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 23, 2023
Bryce Young refuses to get weighed at Alabama pro day
Garafolo continued in a subsequent tweet regarding his takeaway from Young’s throwing session. While saying that Young “throws bigger than he is,” he notes that the concerns surrounding him are more about his weight than his height.
One of the big takeaways from Bryce Young’s pro day is evaluators noted how high his release is and that he stands tall in his delivery. Doesn’t bend much. Watching him live, he throws bigger than he is. Concerns with his measurables are about weight, not height.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 23, 2023
Despite the size concerns, he is considered the best quarterback prospect in the class. But, it will all be a matter of preference from teams as to which one will select him. Of course, it all starts with the Panthers, who have made it evident that they are going to take one of Young, Stroud, Florida’s Anthony Richardson, or Kentucky’s Will Levis.
Speaking of the Panthers, a contingency of the organization that included head coach Frank Reich, owner David Tepper, general manager Scott Fitterer and more had dinner with Young on Wednesday night.
Young also met with the Las Vegas Raiders, who hold the seventh-overall pick, ahead of his pro day.
For those wondering if there would be an update on Young’s height and weight at his pro day, the answer is no.
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