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Panthers' Bryce Young on Size Criticism: Nothing Different Playing in NFL or Alabama

Carolina Panthers rookie Bryce Young doesn't believe his 5'10", 204-pound frame will be much of a hindrance because he has plenty of experience going up against bigger defenders.

"Everyone is taller than me, but it's been like that," he said to NBC Sports' Peter King. "Height-wise I haven't seen anything [different]."

Young's height was frequently cited as his biggest drawback leading up to the 2023 NFL draft.

ESPN's Pete Thamel noted Kyler Murray and Johnny Manziel had been the only other QBs under six feet who were first-round selections in the common draft era.