Bryce Young ranked 22nd among NFL quarterbacks by league executives
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 12:31 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
A recent poll by The Athletic places Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young in the third tier of NFL quarterbacks, ranking him 22nd overall. Young, who entered the league as the No. 1 overall pick, has shown improvement since his debut in 2024, particularly noted for his confidence and performance improvement in 2026. Despite ranking 28th out of 33 qualifying quarterbacks in EPA per pass play last season, he had standout games, including a 448-yard performance against the Atlanta Falcons. The Panthers are expected to proceed without contract discussions for Young until the season concludes.
- •Bryce Young selected as Panthers' starting QB for 2026
- •Poll ranks Young 22nd among NFL quarterbacks
- •Improved confidence and performance cited by league coaches
- •Had notable 448-yard game against Atlanta
- •Contract talks will not occur until after the season
- 12:31 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers' Bryce Young lands in 3rd tier of NFL execs' QB rankings
"Where do execs think Bryce Young ranks amongst the rest of the league's QBs? Here's what a new poll from The Athletic says . . .
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