ESPN reporter believes Bryce Young will be the first pick in the 2023 NFL Draft for the Panthers
Chris Mortensen is a very well-respected reporter for ESPN, and he said on SportsCenter this week that Bryce Young will be the first overall pick of the Carolina Panthers.
Mortensen and Adam Schefter talked about the Niners trade up recently to reportedly take Mac Jones that resulted them in taking Trey Lance.
According to Mort, the Niners traded up because they wanted Mac Jones. They then changed their minds and took Trey Lance, which has not worked out for them thus far.
The Panthers, who “love” Young, do not want to make the same mistake.
“Bryce Young is the pick. … They all love Bryce Young,” Mortensen said. “I think I’ll quote Adam Schefter, who said this reminds him of when the 49ers moved up all the way to No. 3 with intentions of drafting Mac Jones and then changed their minds at the last minute and drafted Trey Lance. That has not worked out for the 49ers. I think the Panthers were on Bryce Young from the start and will stick with him when it’s time to turn in that card.”
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