Getty Can Bryce Young cement himself as the long-term franchise QB for the Panthers? The Carolina Panthers drafted Bryce Young with the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Despite the Panthers winning only three games over the past two seasons, the franchise has been supportive and understanding of Young’s development. He played much better football at the end of last season, which made Panthers ownership much more optimistic and excited about the upcoming 2025 NFL season with Bryce Young