What they are saying about Bryce Young’s pro day at Alabama: ‘He processes at another level’
Reaction from Bryce Young’s session during Alabama pro day Thursday in Tuscaloosa appears to be overwhelmingly positive.
Brooks Kubena of the “Houston Chronicle” calculated Young completed 44 of the 50 passes he attempted, including two balls dropped by Jermaine Burton and another that hit the practice facility’s roof.
The ability in which the Heisman Trophy winner processes is what caught former Carolina wide receiver Steve Smith’s attention.
“Timing, accuracy, processing, mobility,” Smith told the NFL Network when asked what the Panthers, who hold the top pick in the NFL draft are looking for. “They want to know what they’ve seen on film and when they see him in person, it confirms what they have already seen. …
“Yes, his measurables are not ideal, but I’d rather take a quarterback who processes quickly, who spins the ball. One scout told me he loves the way he spins the ball. His timing.”
Smith said general managers, personnel and position coaches all told him the same thing.
“He’s the quickest, and he processes at another level.”
Other reaction:
Roman Harper, SEC Network:
“Nothing surprising. Bryce went out there and did what he needed to do. He threw the ball accurately and on time. He showed some arm strength. Overall, I’m not surprised by anything. The guy’s that good. The best part of him is what he does on the field, in game situations. … He’s that elusive. He’s that creative, and all the other things you want in a quarterback, he has them all.”
Louis Riddick ESPN analyst:
“I see a headache (for opposing defenses).”