Bryce Young is arguably the top quarterback prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft — and he can state his case as the best overall player in this year’s class. Young has the makings of a franchise quarterback, throwing for 8,200 yards and 79 touchdowns over the last two seasons (the second most by any player in the FBS during that span) at Alabama.
Winner of the 2021 Heisman Trophy, Young could become the first Alabama player to be selected No. 1 overall in the common draft era. Yet there is some doubt cast on the talented quarterback. Young was listed at 6-foot-0 and 194 pounds at Alabama, though officially measured at 5-10 1/8 and 204 pounds at the NFL Combine.
With those measurements, Young is flirting with becoming the first quarterback listed at 6-0 or shorter and under 200 pounds selected in the first round in the common draft era, or being the first quarterback selected in the first round weighing under 200 pounds since Jim McMahon in 1982.
While the height and weight are questioned, Young’s game is not. Young’s 26 passing touchdowns under pressure over the last two seasons (first in FBS) prove he can play, and NFL teams know he can ball, but where will he end up amongst the top picks in the draft?
Plenty of teams need a franchise quarterback this year, but which ones are the best fit for Young to succeed? Below are six franchises that could be the best fit for Bryce Young.
Shane Steichen’s play-calling would be excellent to put a quarterback with Young’s talent in the position to win, playing to his strengths as a passer. Justin Herbert and Jalen Hurts have raved about Steichen, as they’ve become two of the best signal-callers in the game.
The Colts have the No. 4 overall pick, so they would have to give a premium to the Chicago Bears to trade up to No. 1 overall to snatch Young. The price would be worth the reward — especially with Steichen developing him.
New York had six total selections in the top 36 picks over the last two years, but the failure of Zach Wilson has led New York to search for another franchise quarterback. The Jets have the roster to compete for a playoff berth now, yet need a franchise quarterback to become a Super Bowl contender in a tough AFC.
Why not trade up from No. 13 to No. 1 and take their shot at Young, going all-in on the talented prospect? The Jets haven’t had a 4,000-yard passer since Joe Namath in 1967 and have just one…
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