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Bryce Young

QB

A 1st-round pick (1st overall) in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Alabama, Bryce Young has built an NFL career since. Now with CAR, he's in his 4th NFL season. Last season's 46.9 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 43rd percentile among QBs, below average for the position. His arm strength stands out most — the 95th percentile at the position. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 9,840 passing yards and 60 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 204#

College

Alabama

Draft

Rd 1, 1st overall (2023)

Seasons

2023–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
69.5

89th percentile among QBs

5 games · 213 dropbacks

Volume×0.1+1.08
Total EPA×0.24+1.28
Conversion×0.08+1.05
Dropback EPA×0.34+0.95
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12+0.87
Ball security×0.12+1.17

Week 1 projection · vs CHI

Methodology
Pass yds209.9 (96.9–322.9)50% 210.5+
Pass yds209.9 (96.9–322.9)50% 210.5+
Pass yds209.9 (96.9–322.9)50% 210.5+
Pass yds209.9 (96.9–322.9)50% 210.5+
Pass yds209.9 (96.9–322.9)50% 210.5+
Pass TD1.8 (0–4)54% 1.5+
Pass TD1.8 (0–4)54% 1.5+
Pass TD1.8 (0–4)54% 1.5+
Pass TD1.8 (0–4)54% 1.5+
Pass TD1.8 (0–4)54% 1.5+
INT0.7 (0–2)49% 0.5+
INT0.7 (0–2)49% 0.5+
INT0.7 (0–2)49% 0.5+
INT0.7 (0–2)49% 0.5+
INT0.7 (0–2)49% 0.5+
Rush yds30.1 (8.9–51.3)49% 30.5+
Rush yds30.1 (8.9–51.3)49% 30.5+
Rush yds30.1 (8.9–51.3)49% 30.5+
Rush yds30.1 (8.9–51.3)49% 30.5+
Rush yds30.1 (8.9–51.3)49% 30.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among QBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).

Size4▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Passing

Arm Strength95▶

Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.

Accuracy77▶

Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.

Ball Security89▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance70▶

Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.

Mobility25▶

Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.

Impact

Efficiency84▶

(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.

Volume84▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion84▶

(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026CAR69.55154911251
2025CAR46.9163011232162
2024CAR45.2142403152496
2023CAR25.716287711253

Career profile

Across 4 NFL seasons on file, Bryce Young has played in 51 regular-season games, all with CAR.

As a passer he has thrown for 9,840 yards and 60 touchdowns with 32 interceptions. He has rushed for 743 yards and 9 touchdowns. His most productive passing season was 2025 with CAR: 3,011 yards and 23 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 46.9, in the 43rd percentile among QBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINT
Home2
690
345/g
5
1
Away3
859
286/g
6
1
In division1
287
287/g
3
0
Out of division4
1,262
316/g
8
2
In wins3
897
299/g
7
0
In losses2
652
326/g
4
2
On grass3
981
327/g
6
2
On turf2
568
284/g
5
0
Indoors1
287
287/g
3
0
Outdoors4
1,262
316/g
8
2

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1CHI361 pass yds, 3 TD, 1 INT · 10 rush yds, 1 TD72
Week 2ATL287 pass yds, 3 TD, 0 INT · 6 rush yds, 0 TD65.6
Week 3CLE291 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT40
Week 4DET329 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 3 rush yds, 0 TD78.3
Week 6PHI281 pass yds, 2 TD, 0 INT · 6 rush yds, 0 TD49.6

Bryce Young — common questions

What position does Bryce Young play?
Bryce Young is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Bryce Young played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Bryce Young has played for CAR (2023–2026).
Where did Bryce Young go to college?
Bryce Young played college football at Alabama.
When was Bryce Young drafted?
Bryce Young was selected in round 1, 1st overall, of the 2023 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Bryce Young scored?
Bryce Young has 69 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (60 passing, 9 rushing).
What is Bryce Young's ScoutIndex Rating?
Bryce Young rated 69.5 for 2026, the 89th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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