Panthers Draft Heisman Winner Bryce Young No. 1, Plan to Start Season as Backup
- The Carolina Panthers selected Alabama quarterback Bryce Young with the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
- Young won the Heisman Trophy in 2021 but will begin training camp as the backup to veteran Andy Dalton.
- The Panthers also have Matt Corral, a third-round pick last year, and Jacob Eason on their roster.
- Head coach Frank Reich said players must earn their positions, so Young will have to work his way into the starting job.
- Corral did not request a trade but missed the 2022 season, potentially hurting his stock with the addition of Young.