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Young Promises Hard Work, Not Entitlement as First Overall Pick

  • Bryce Young believes he had to overcome perceptions about his small stature to become the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft.
  • Young doesn't think he's entitled to anything because of his draft position and wants to earn his place in the NFL through hard work.
  • At 5 feet 10 inches, Young is one of the shortest quarterbacks ever taken No.1 overall.
  • Young arrived to an excited crowd of Panthers fans but seemed embarrassed by the attention and wants to focus on learning the playbook.
  • Despite his size, Young has achieved success at every level and believes how he plays, not his height, will determine his NFL success.
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