Bryce Young is seen by many as one of the most talented players entering the 2023 NFL Draft, however, as the event gets closer the questions about his ability to stay healthy at the professional level continue to intensify.
Compared to last year, the 2023 NFL Draft class for quarterbacks is fantastic. There are as many as four prospects with serious chances of being selected in the first 15 picks. However, two specific players are viewed as the creme of this year’s signal-caller crop: CJ Stroud and Bryce Young. Both had phenomenal collegiate careers and their teams were among the elites in the sport in 2022.
However, beyond their unique talents, there is a major difference between Stroud and Young. Stroud is a slim player that can easily build a prototypical NFL QB frame with some dedicated time in the weight room. Young is nearly the opposite, with estimates claiming he is barely over 5-foot-10 inches tall and weighs less than 200 pounds. That is problematic when trying to combat the size and physicality of the NFL.
On Monday, Sports Illustrated NFL insider Albert Breer reported on the Bryce Young-size situation heading into the April event, and two NFL executives made it very clear that size was hindering the Alabama Crimson Tide star from being an easy pick at No. 1.
