Bryce Young

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The Panthers currently have three quarterbacks on the roster, including undrafted rookie Jack Plummer. He took part in Carolina’s rookie minicamp over the weekend and remains with the team, but further moves under center could be taking place. Carolina has 2023 first overall pick Bryce Young atop the depth chart. The 22-year-old did not meet expectations during his […]

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The Panthers selected Texas RB Jonathon Brooks in Round 2 of the NFL Draft. Brooks spent just 10 games as Texas lead back and is coming off a November ACL tear. But there s a reason the Panthers made him the No.1 RB off the board. Brooks averaged 114 rushing yards and 1.0 rushing TDs on 6.1 yards per carry across his 10 outings last year. He ranked top-12 among 157 qualifying RBs in Pro Football Focus rushing grade, missed tackles forced per attempt, and PFF Elusive Rating. Brooks was also a weapon as a receiver, averaging 2.5 catches and 29 receiving yards per game. He ranked 21st among 112 qualifying RBs in yards per route and 12th in PFF receiving grade. Flip on the tape and Brooks impresses with elite acceleration, sneaky elusiveness, and enough long speed to break big runs. He s a natural pass-catcher with good hands and plenty of juice after the catch. The 6 0, 216-pounder certainly has three-down potential in the NFL. We ll track his rehab from that torn ACL, but Brooks is on track to be medically cleared by the start of training camp (confirmed by NFL Network s Ian Rapoport). If healthy, Brooks should slot in as the RB1 ahead of Chuba Hubbard and Miles Sanders. There s a top-15 ceiling here if the Panthers can get significantly better play out of Bryce Young.