History of Bryce Young in Timeline

Bryce Young is a professional American football quarterback currently playing for the Carolina Panthers in the NFL. He achieved significant success at the University of Alabama, where he played college football. Young holds the Alabama record for most passing yards in a single game (559). In 2021, he won the Heisman Trophy and several other player of the year awards. Young was subsequently drafted first overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2023 NFL draft.

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July 25, 2001: Bryce Young's Birth

Bryce Young was born on July 25, 2001.

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September 26, 2020: Collegiate Debut

On September 26, 2020, Bryce Young made his collegiate debut in the late third quarter against Missouri at Faurot Field, going 5-of-8 for 54 passing yards with two rushing yards.

September 4, 2021: Crimson Tide Debut

On September 4, 2021, Bryce Young debuted as the Crimson Tide's starting quarterback, passing for 344 yards and four touchdowns in a 44–13 win over the #14 Miami Hurricanes.

2021: Stats

During the 2021 season, Bryce Young passed for 4,872 yards, 47 passing touchdowns, and seven interceptions in 15 games, leading the SEC in passing yards and passing touchdowns.

2021: Bryce Young's Player of the Year Awards

In 2021, Bryce Young received multiple player of the year awards, including the Heisman Trophy, AP Player of the Year, the Davey O'Brien Award, the Manning Award, the Maxwell Award, Southeastern Conference (SEC) Offensive Player of the Year, and was a consensus All-American.

2022: Junior Season

In 2022, Bryce Young led the Crimson Tide to an 11-2 record, including a victory over No. 14 Kansas State in the Sugar Bowl; he also finished sixth in Heisman Trophy voting.

January 2, 2023: NFL Draft Entry

On January 2, 2023, Bryce Young announced he would forgo his senior season and enter the 2023 NFL Draft.

July 21, 2023: Signs Rookie Contract

On July 21, 2023, Bryce Young signed a four-year rookie contract with the Carolina Panthers, worth $37.9 million fully guaranteed.

September 10, 2023: NFL Debut

On September 10, 2023, Bryce Young made his NFL debut in a Week 1 loss against the Atlanta Falcons, throwing his first career touchdown to Hayden Hurst but also threw two interceptions.

September 22, 2023: Ruled Out Due to Injury

On September 22, 2023, Bryce Young was ruled out for Week 3 with a sprained ankle.

October 29, 2023: First NFL Win

On October 29, 2023, in Week 8, Bryce Young secured his first win in the NFL, defeating C. J. Stroud and the Houston Texans 15–13, throwing for 235 yards and one touchdown.