Every step of the way, [autotag]Bryce Young[/autotag] has exceeded sky-high expectations. Young was the No. 1 recruit in the country coming out of high school and lived up to the billing by becoming the Crimson Tide’s fourth Heisman Trophy winner, as well as leading Alabama to a national title in his first year as a starter.
Yet, throughout this draft process, people seem to forget about what Young has done on the field and only care about his size. The SEC is the best conference in college football by any measure and he carved it up like a Thanksgiving turkey on a weekly basis. Including going for 421 yards and three touchdowns against the 2021 Georgia Bulldogs defense that many have heralded as the best in CFB history.
On Wednesday, Young spoke with Stephen A. Smith on ESPN’s First Take to discuss the size concerns. Smith mentions the size of another former Alabama QB, Tua Tagovailoa, and the injury concerns he has faced as a result during his time in the NFL as an example.
Young calmly replies by saying, “I think it’s valid, I get it, everyone is entitled to their own opinion. But for me, I’m capable of what I’m capable of. I know who I am. I’ve been playing with a lot of people that have been bigger than me my entire life…It’s something I’m super used to.”
He also goes on to mention that he understands his body and his game and doesn’t expect to run guys over at the next level. Whether it’s on the football field or answering interview questions, Young’s greatest talent is being self-aware of what is going on around him.
.@_bryce_young responds to critics saying he's "too small":
"I think it's valid. … But for me, I'm capable of what I'm capable of. I know who I am. I've been playing with a lot of people that have been bigger than me my entire life. … It's something I'm super used to." pic.twitter.com/KAdqeobGwS
— First Take (@FirstTake) April 19, 2023
Roll Tide Wire will continue to monitor Bryce Young as he prepares for the NFL draft which is only a week away.
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