30. Bryce Young — Carolina Panthers
2023 Stats: 4 games, completed 92-of-144 passes, 750 yards, 5 TD, 4 INT
It’s unclear how late in the process Carolina zeroed in on Alabama QB Bryce Young. With a few options on the board, the Panthers opted for the diminutive playmaker who terrorized SEC defenses. While he’ll have to adjust his game to account for bigger, faster athletes, Young was the top QB on the board and one who could very well become a franchise cornerstone in Carolina. That being said, there was always a chance for some growing pains. Young has struggled out of the gates as a rookie — though some of that can be attributed to factors such as the team boasting arguably the league’s worst offensive line. Young hasn’t shined quite like his rookie peers, though he clearly has plenty of talent.