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Watch: Bryce Young gets the call confirming he’s a Carolina Panther

by
Stephen M. Smith
April 30, 2023

Bryce Young greets Panther fans as the No. 1 overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft.

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Last week, Bryce Young officially became a Carolina Panther.

The NFC South team took him as the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft.

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Young, a former Alabama quarterback, became the first Crimson Tide signal-caller to go No. 1 in the common draft era since Joe Namath in 1965. He was excited to get the call from head coach Frank Reich and the Panthers organization.

“You’re our guy.” pic.twitter.com/QxLiktPtSm

— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) April 28, 2023

Young is looking forward to taking Carolina to new heights.

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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.

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Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 10+ years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.