He knew it was confirmed when he heard his name as the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft.
However, the feeling sunk in more for Bryce Young and his parents when they saw his locker for the Carolina Panthers.
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The Young family shared an emotional moment as their dream came true. Nothing but joy was on the faces of Craig and Julie Young as their son humbly paid back all the moments they sacrificed for him. After Julie beheld her son and said, “You did it,” Bryce responded, “We did it.” Julie hilariously returned with, “But you threw the touchdowns.” Young tossed 80 touchdown passes in three seasons for the University of Alabama, including 47 during his run to the Heisman Memorial Trophy in 2021.
A very touching moment between Bryce Young and his parents as he sees his Panthers locker for the first time. Pure joy and raw emotion 💪
(🎥 via @Panthers) pic.twitter.com/1enjDVoTnZ
— Touchdown Alabama (@TDAlabamaMag) June 28, 2023
Frank Reich, the head coach for the Panthers, made Young the starting quarterback during organized team activities.
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Carolina is excited about what it has in the California native. Alabama fans are ready to see Young do big things in the NFL.
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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.
